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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Preparation of Planning Briefs for private The Great HOK 3 1987 Comprehensive sector commercial and residential Eagle International Development Area, Hong development on 39.5 ha. of reclaimed land Company Asia Pacific Kong taking account of the -Canton Railway Limited Corporation terminal expansion on approx. 26 ha. of the reclaimed area. Specification of development parameters for all sites and a recommended development phasing plan. Proposed Underground Planning inputs to a Feasibility Study for Poly Mark Kenward 3 1989 Commercial proposed commercial development under an Development Consultancy Development Tai Pei area of Public Open Space. Advice on Limited Limited Square, , Hong planning aspects and development mix as Kong part of a Core Team of Architects, Engineers, Building Surveyors and Lawyers. Aerial Rapid Transit Planning advice to a private sector consortium Private Sector Acer 2 1989 System Feasibility Study, proposing an elevated railway system linking Consortium Consultants Kowloon South, Hong Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom Bay. Advice on (Far East) Kong statutory planning aspects and the urban Limited design implications and planning constraints and opportunities pertaining to the alignment options, stations and terminus. Development Feasibility Feasibility and Market Study entailing an The Bank of TOWNLAND 3 1990 Study of a Site at assessment of the development context; East Asia Belcher’s Street and review of the property market in respect of Limited Kennedy Praya, office, residential and retail uses; generation Hong Kong of development options; and financial analysis in association with Chartered Surveyors. Urban Comprehensive Planning Study; TOWNLAND Planning TOWNLAND 7 1990 Renewal Study, Kowloon, led a multi-disciplinary team to study indepth Department, Hong Kong urban renewal problems and implementation Hong Kong prospects in the Tai Kok Tsui area. Urban Government renewal action plans were also prepared and Land comprising conceptual land use - transport Development options & implementation proposals. The Corporation Study includes an assessment of development/ redevelopment opportunities provided by the West Kowloon Expressway and the connecting east-west elevated road links. Site Investigation and TOWNLAND was responsible for the Territory Maunsell – 9 1990 Engineering Study for assessment of the land use context, especially Development Scott Wilson Development of potential development opportunities, physical Department, Kirkpatrick Container Terminal No.8, constraints and local concerns, in respect of Hong Kong Hong Kong some 440 hectares of land within which major Government infrastructure provision was required. TOWNLAND also undertook a comprehensive evaluation of alternative sites for the Container Terminal and prepared a Conceptual Land Use Plan illustrating the pattern of land use and the relationship of the port facilities with their surroundings. In addition, TOWNLAND facilitated gazettal procedures and advised on public objections.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Trans Peak Railway TOWNLAND was responsible for land use The Hongkong Maunsell 20 1990 Feasibility Study, Hong assessment; socio-economic assessment; and Shanghai Kong development and re-development potential Hotels Limited appraisal; site identification, preparation of planning briefs and site concept plans and advising on planning and design guidelines for the terminal station and depot sites; and the planning report preparation and production in respect of an 11 km public Light Transit System from downtown Central District to centres on the south side of . The scheme included 3 potential terminal station sites, 9 intermediate station sites, one 4.5 ha. depot site and an assessment of development potential along the route. Redevelopment of the Planning and development advice to The Hongkong Client 5 1990 Sites adjoining the Upper prospective tenderer for a prime and Shanghai Peak Tram Station, Hong commercial/tourism re-development site at Hotels Limited Kong the Peak. Assessment of alternative development options and mixes as inputs to viability and feasibility assessments by Client. Upper Peak Tram Station, Master Plan for commercial redevelopment Peak Client 2 1990 Hong Kong on land adjoining the Tram Station, to include Tramways support facilities for the Peak Tram terminus. Company TOWNLAND provided planning and urban Limited design input for a scheme including tram/bus interchange facilities, car parking, commercial/tourist facilities and public park. South East Port Identification of development constraints and Territory Maunsell- 9 1991 Development Planning opportunities and preparation of land use - Development Scott Wilson and Engineering Study, transport conceptual option plans with a view Department, (Hong Kong) Hong Kong to recommending a Preferred Development Hong Kong Limited Plan for Container Terminal No.9 and land Government uses along the South East Coast of Tsing Yi. Salisbury Garden and Feasibility studies, Rezoning of a public open New World TOWNLAND 35 1991 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha space and detailed proposals to enable Development Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong private sector investment schemes to develop Company Hong Kong’s largest integrated underground Limited & The retail / carpark complex with comprehensive Hongkong and underground pedestrian network, seafront Shanghai promenade and 1 ha. of public garden on the Hotels Limited waterfront as public planning gain. Kau Recreation TOWNLAND were successful in securing a Private Sector TOWNLAND 12 1991 Priority Area, Hong Kong composite private residential and public recreational (with boating centre and club house) development on 17 ha. of land in Hong Kong’s first statutory Recreation Priority Area. TOWNLAND coordinated the inputs of the multi-disciplinary team, compiled the technical reports and presented the proposals to the .

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Territorial Land Drainage Preparation of a detailed land use planning Drainage Binnie/ 7 1992 and Flood Control database to cover the principal river basins in Services Maunsell Strategy Study (Phase II), the of Hong Kong. The Department, Consultants Hong Kong database forms a layer within a GIS system Hong Kong J.V. forming part of a series of River Basin Government Management Plans. The planning database categorises land within the river basins according to run-off characteristics (eg. arable land, hill-slope, residential area) and builds a number of planning scenarios for testing during the course of the Study against land drainage and flood control objectives. The Base Growth scenario (ie. existing and committed development) will form a permanent layer in the Basin Management Plan database. An extensive Growth Scenario was also postulated. MTR Tai Kok Tsui Station The purpose of this Study was to provide a Mass Transit Colliers Jardine 3 1992 Development Planning background planning context for the Railway Assessment, Kowloon, proposed Comprehensive Development Area Corporation Hong Kong (CDA) associated with the MTR Tai Kok Tsui Station Site. The objective was to allow MTRC to reconsider the proposed develoment mix based on the acceptability of changes in relation to planning intentions and statutory planning provisions, as well as financial viability. The Study recommended alternative development mixes which would likely be more acceptable from a land use planning point of view. Initial Feasibility Study for TOWNLAND was the Study Coordinator in this Sino Land TOWNLAND 12 1992 Potential Pedestrian Feasibility Study for possible underground Company Links, Underground development at Tsim Sha Tsui. The Study Limited Carparking and Team included planners, engineers, traffic Commercial consultants, architects, landscapers, Developments beneath economists, lawyers, environmental Public Streets and Open consultants and building surveyors. The Space, Tsim Sha Tsui, Study reviewed the strategic and district / local Kowloon, Hong Kong planning context for the Study Area; established a broad land use / engineering / traffic database to facilitate a preliminary development appraisal with a view to identifying possible underground development; identified the planning / engineering / traffic opportunities and constraints for possible underground development; formulated conceptual development schemes; and highlighted the key development and implementation issues for further investigation.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Mount Butler Quarry TOWNLAND was responsible for all land use Civil P&T Wallace 8 1992 Rehabilitation Study, planning aspects and the co-ordination of the Engineering Evans Limited Hong Kong planning/lands team for inputs to the Department, formulation and evaluation of the land use Hong Kong options, the detailing (Master Plan) of the Government preferred option and the implementation programme for the rehabilitation of a Government quarry within a designated urban fringe park. Kowloon Point Comprehensive Feasibility Study for a The Wharf Maunsell/ 6 1992 Reclamation Feasibility proposed 48 ha reclamation at Kowloon Point; (Holdings) Consultants/ (Stage I) Study, Hong Kong TOWNLAND was responsible for identification Limited MVA Hong of planning constraints and opportunities, Kong Limited preparation of a land use budget and development and evaluation of land use - transport - reclamation scenarios. Redevelopment of Feasibility Studies and detail planning advice Consortium of Raine Horne 4 1992 Cheung Sha Wan to a consortium of owners to assess Private Owners and Lau, (Stage I) Shipyards, Kowloon, redevelopment options for 5.33 ha of former Francis Lau Hong Kong shipyards sites in West Kowloon. Advice was and Company given on a preferred development mix and (Surveyors)

overall feasibility, after investigating Limited

warehousing / industrial, office, industrial / (Stage I) office, retail / restaurant, hotel and service

apartment, exhibition centre and petrol filling station uses. A Planning Brief was 12 1995 subsequently prepared to guide development David C Lee (Stage II) of a mixed use high rise business park with, Surveyors inter alia, office, hotel, service apartment and Limited exhibition centre uses. (Stage II) Interpretation of strategic trends likely to Industry Segal Quince 2 1992 Stage I Study influence the location of a science park and Department, Wicksteed provision of basic planning parameters Hong Kong Limited appropriate to the HK context. Relevant Government overseas experience reviewed. Participation in consultative forums from key industrial and educational sectors. Study on the A comprehensive review of HK’s obsolete Planning TOWNLAND 16 1993 Restructuring of Obsolete flatted factories with a view to establishing a Department, Industrial Areas, Hong coherent strategy for their renewal (both Hong Kong Kong rehabilitation and redevelopment). The Government strategy contains a strong institutional framework as a basis to secure the implementation of the physical planning proposals.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) , Proposed Comprehensive Development on Kowloon- Tom Ip and 33 1993 Project, NWNT, Hong 3.2 ha. of land including Light Rail Transit (LRT) Canton Railway Partners Kong facilities together with residential Corporation Architects development and community uses requiring amendment to the non-statutory Government Layout Plan and a new statutory Draft Development Permission Area Plan. The terms of reference included negotiation with District Planning Office to increase the development intensity. Proposed Rationalisation, Feasibility Study and proposal to upgrade International Brooke Hillier 4 1993 Redevelopment and facilities at Stanley Prison, to relocate prison Private Sector Parker Upgrading of Stanley and facilities from Ma Hang Prison to Stanley Consortium Ma Hang Prisons, Hong Prison and to redevelop the Ma Hang Prison Kong site for alternative uses. Planning advice to a multi-disciplinary team study of overall feasibility and alternative development proposals. Sham Tseng Link Investigation and recommendations for an Highways Acer 7 1993 Preliminary Feasibility additional major strategic road link from Department, Consultants Study, Hong Kong Lantau Island to the mainland. The Study Hong Kong (FE) Limited examined different crossing structural forms Government and alignments, recommending a preferred bridge and tunnel crossing. Land use and environmental impacts were important inputs to a multi-criteria evaluation process. Proposed Railway Link Co-ordination of a multi-disciplinary team Private Sector TOWNLAND 18 1993 from Study for the feasibility of a 19km rail link International to Diamond Hill via Tai from Three Fathoms Cove, through Ma On Consortium Wai and New Town Shan, East Shatin, Tai Wai to the Diamond Hill Development at Sai Sha, MTR station. Comprehensive property Hong Kong developments were proposed above stations and a new development for 150,000 people at the terminus. Strategic and district planning studies were undertaken. TOWNLAND was responsible for coordinating, editing, producing, submitting and presenting all Technical Reports and an Executive Summary together with strategic planning input. Support to Industry on TOWNLAND explored the relationship of the Industry GHK/CES 3 1993 Environmental Matters land use planning, land administration and Department, J.V. Limited Study, Hong Kong Building Regulations systems in HK to Hong Kong industry’s achievement of environmental Government objectives. Detailed attention was given to how the land use planning system could be adapted to lend more support to industry in achievement of environmental measures and to other financial and administrative incentives. A case study of an existing flatted factory area was included.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Hong Kong Marina Club TOWNLAND were successful in securing an Hong Kong TOWNLAND 9 1993 Site; , Sai extension to the Marina Club Site including car Marina Club Kung, Hong Kong parking and marina related uses in Hong Kong’s major Tourist and Recreational District of Sai Kung. TOWNLAND coordinated the inputs of the multi-disciplinary team, compiled the technical reports and presented the proposals to the Town Planning Board. Lantau Port Development Preparation of layouts and preliminary Civil Maunsell 12 1994 Preliminary Design for engineering design for 2 x 3 berth container Engineering Consultants CT10 &11, Hong Kong terminals on an area of new reclamation on Department, Asia Limited Lantau Island. Preparation of layout plans, Hong Kong restoration strategy and afteruse proposals Government for a 100ha rock quarry area. Development of a Cargo Preparation of an Expression of Interest and Hoi Kong TOWNLAND 2 1994 Handling and Wholesale conceptual design for development of Container Market at Cheung Sha container handling facilities above a wholesale Services Wan, Kowloon, Hong market in West Kowloon. Company Kong Limited Development at Wo Keng Project Manager and Planning Adviser for a The Kwong TOWNLAND 9 1994 Shan, NENT, Hong Kong multi-disciplinary Feasibility Study of a 57.5 ha Sang Hong site in NENT near the HK-China border. The International Study involved full planning appraisal and Limited. evaluation of seven alternative development options for recreational, commercial/industrial and residential uses and combinations of the same, ranging from an 18 hole golf course to science park development. Cha Kwo Ling Planning and design input to the formulation New World TOWNLAND 18 1994 Rehabilitation Study, and evaluation of land use options for a 27 ha Development (Stage I) (Stage I) Kowloon, Hong Kong site within the existing urban area quarried Company for kaolin clay for ceramic tile manufacture. Limited TOWNLAND was responsible for all land use 6 1996 planning aspects and the coordination of the (Stage II) Study Team for inputs to the formulation and (Stage II) evaluation of the optional landform/landuse development scenarios, the detailing (Master Plan) of the preferred option, the implementation programme and preliminary consultation at Policy Secretary level within Government, followed by the detailed request for rezoning to permit the development. Hong Kong Island West Provision of planning advice to a consortium FlexES (Hong Client 8 1994 Refuse Transfer Station bidding to develop and operate a refuse Kong Island transfer station in a rock cavern. Advice also West) given on the planning aspects of an Company alternative tender design for a marine refuse Limited transfer station.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Restoration of Landfills Planning advice in the preparation of Environmental Scott Wilson 10 1995 Core Consultancy, Hong alternative contract forms and structures to Protection (Hong Kong) Kong implement restoration of 13 landfill sites by Department, Limited way of BOT contracts. Advice given on the Hong Kong means of integration of the restoration works Government within the statutory planning system. Hong Kong Science Park Site selection, layout and development Industry Segal Quince 8 1995 Stage II Study guidelines for the first HK Science Park Department, Wicksteed development. The Study also involved the Hong Kong (Asia) Limited recommendation of appropriate institutional Government structures and mechanisms to implement a science park. Rehabilitation of Lamma Planning and layout inputs to formulate Civil Acer 26 1995 Quarry Planning and rehabilitation and afteruse strategy for a Engineering Consultants Engineering Study, Hong privately operated quarry on an off-shore Department, (FE) Limited Kong island. Public consultation strategy developed Hong Kong and implemented together with advice to Government Client in negotiations with existing quarry operator. Additional Development Studies were undertaken by TOWNLAND for Private Sector TOWNLAND 13 1996 and Capacity Studies and two consortia of terminal operators on Planning Advice to statutory planning matters associated with a Container Terminal range of potential expansion options. Operators in respect of Possible plan amendments were identified Container Terminal Nos. and advice given on procedures and likely 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Kwai timescale to achieve plan amendments. Chung, Hong Kong Road Improvements in Advice on planning, land matters, visual Highways ERM Hong 7 1996 for the aspects and public consultation in respect of Department, Kong Development of Area 38 an EIA for an elevated road, junction and Hong Kong for Special Industries, trunk road improvement necessary to allow Government Hong Kong the use of Area 38 for port and special industry use. Railway Development In late 1994, the HK Government announced Highways Mouchel Asia 3 1996 Study Phase II an overall strategy for the further Department, Limited (Part 2), Independent development of railways within the Territory. Hong Kong Assessment of Proposals, Highest priority was accorded to three Government Hong Kong projects: a new mixed freight/ passenger service from China and the Northwest New Territories to Kowloon; Mass Transit Railway extensions to and from Quarry Bay to Tin Hau. This Project covered these three railways. The railway operators were required to submit detailed proposals for the design and operation of the projects. TOWNLAND provided all planning advice in respect of assessing the proposed rail alignments, station locations, above station development proposals and likely construction/ operation inputs.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Islands District Sewerage The Project involved the design of small scale Environmental Montgomery 10 1996 Master Plan, Additional sewerage facilities within low density Protection Watson HK Works, Hong Kong suburban developments on the offshore Department, Limited islands in Hong Kong. A preceding study Hong Kong recommended various conceptual Government approaches to the problem and the Study was designed to assess practical feasibility through a number of typical case examples. The emphasis is upon developing practical solutions to overcome land ownership and other technical constraints to secure overall improvements to the quality of surrounding marine waters. TOWNLAND was responsible for all land use and land tenure issues. Market and Marketing The main objective was to assess the viability Hong Kong TOWNLAND 8 1996 Research for Senior of a new form of Senior Citizen Homes in Housing Citizen Homes, Hong Hong Kong. This housing is to provide for Society Kong independent living with a range of supporting (RECIPIENT OF social and community services/ facilities. The CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Study formulated a hypothetical model for the FROM THE HONG KONG provision of Senior Citizen Homes appropriate INSTITUTE OF to the Hong Kong context. The model covered PLANNERS) the aspects of demand levels, locational aspects, building product/design, organisational elements and financing. In building the model, the Study was required to assess the attitudes of elderly people and their children, and the demand factors in relation to the hypothetical model. In this respect, socio-economic and cultural aspects formed an essential part of the Study, in order that the recommendations were seen to be appropriate to the environment in which they are being proposed. TOWNLAND was responsible for Study direction and all planning, social and demographic aspects. North West Kowloon The project comprised design and Drainage Maunsell 54 1997 Sewerage Stage III, Phase construction supervision for major sanitary Services Consultants II and West Kowloon sewers and stormwater drains in an existing Department, Asia Limited Stormwater Drainage highly developed urban area. Works were Hong Kong Improvement Stage I, intended to increase capacity, remove Government Hong Kong pollution from the stormwater system due to illegal connections of foul sewers, prevent stormwater infiltration to the foul sewers, and improve overall stormwater drainage system hydraulic performance to lessen flooding. The planning inputs consisted of population forecasting and development scenario building to input to drainage/sewerage system capacity modelling.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Vetting of Submissions on The objective of the Study was to ensure that Environmental ERM Hong 8 1997 Landfill Gas Hazards for in any new development adjacent to landfills, Protection Kong Development adjacent to landfill gas hazard is adequately addressed in Department, Landfills, Hong Kong the early planning stage and proper Hong Kong safeguards are incorporated into the design Government by the project proponents. TOWNLAND was responsible for the preparation of a Practice Note and Guidelines for use by development companies and architects. TOWNLAND was also responsible on an on-going basis for the evaluation of development proposals in areas potentially affected by landfill gas hazards. Environmental Impact In an effort to moderate property prices, the Environmental Axis Environ- 6.5 1997 Assessment for Four Task Force on Land Supply and Property Protection mental Potential Housing Prices (HK), recommended the increase of Department, Consultants Development Sites, Hong housing supply as one of the key solutions. Hong Kong Limited Kong Four sites were identified in the urban area of Government Hong Kong as part of the first batch of additional sites potentially suitable for private housing development. The development potential of the sites could, however, be affected by the environmental constraints of individual sites. The purpose of the Study was to establish the extent of the environmental constraints and to determine effective measures to overcome these constraints before land sales so as to realize the full potential of the sites and at the same time safeguard the environmental quality. TOWNLAND was responsible for all land use planning inputs. Town Centre Responsible for overall Study management Land TOWNLAND 6 1997 Redevelopment, Hong and direction for a multi-disciplinary Study Development Kong Team (with specialists in the architectural, Corporation traffic, environmental and property/financial fields) for preparation of a Comprehensive Redevelopment Scheme for an obsolete urban area of over 5 ha. The Scheme provided for a mix of land uses, including residential, office, retail, hotel, community, strategic open space and transport interchange. Preparation of the Scheme involved substantial inputs in urban design and formulation of a comprehensive strategy to provide the institutional and financial framework for implementation of the Scheme.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Housing Site Feasibility The project involved an investigation of the Environmental Scott Wilson 3 1997 Study, , Hong feasibility of constructing an additional site for Protection Kirkpatrick Kong on steep hillsides at Lam Tin. Department, The project proposed relocation of a Hong Kong temporary open space development to a Government rehabilitated landfill site to release land for the housing site. TOWNLAND provided all land use planning inputs including an assessment of open space provision in the district, advice on development density and on supporting facilities for the additional housing development. San Po Kong Industrial Preparation of a Position Paper and Executive Land TOWNLAND 6 1997 Area: Pre-Feasibility Study Summary to advise on the rezoning of old Development for Residential industrial areas to residential use. The Corporation Redevelopment, Hong appraisal of the San Po Kong Industrial Area Kong was to be used as an example for other industrial areas. The Position Paper primarily was to present a macro planning context and overview of the opportunities and constraints in respect of the intended rezoning and to explain the institutional and implementation aspects. Agency for Secondment TOWNLAND was the sole agent to provide Planning TOWNLAND N/A 1997 of Temporary Staff to professional staff in planning and associated Department, Planning Department, disciplines for short term secondments to Hong Kong Hong Kong Government Planning Department. TOWNLAND has Government agreements with more than 100 associated consultancy firms in HK and overseas to provide such services. To date TOWNLAND has provided staff for the Kowloon West Development Statement Study, Tsuen Wan Kwai Tsing Development Statement Study, TDS Review, Cross Border Links Study, the Port Development Strategy Third Review and the Study on Processing of Land Exchanges, Lease Modifications and the Related Premium Assessment and Appeal Procedure. Case Studies Arising from OIACS The ROBINA Study, completed by TOWNLAND Planning TOWNLAND 11 1998 the Study on the in 1993, outlined 3 alternative approaches to Department, Restructuring of Obsolete Industrial Area restructuring and Hong Kong Industrial Areas (ROBINA), recommended 3 Case Study areas to further Government Hong Kong test their practical implementation and feasibility. The Case Studies formed the basis of a recommended approach to restructuring to be applied to other obsolete Industrial Areas. The multi-disciplinary Study Team included land use planners, economists, development surveyors, traffic engineers, environmental specialists, infrastructure and structural engineers. TOWNLAND was the Project Manager and provided all land use and implementation inputs.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Central Kowloon Route The Study was to evaluate alternatives and Highways Acer 12 1998 Study on Alternatives recommend a preferred alignment and form Department, Consultants (Stage 1), Hong Kong for a major new highway route across the Hong Kong (Far East) lower portion of the dense urban Government Limited and development on the Kowloon Peninsula. Atkins TOWNLAND, as land use planning consultant, Haswell was responsible for preparation of population and socio-economic data relating to areas affected by potential alignments. Under a multi-criteria computer based evaluation system TOWNLAND was responsible for the assessment of impacts against a range of planning and socio-economic criteria. For options involving potential for positive urban renewal action, TOWNLAND was responsible for provision of development guidelines for new developments to accord with district planning objectives. Kowloon Point The Study was to assess the feasibility of a Territory Scott Wilson 14 1998 Development Feasibility further reclamation of approximately 40 ha at Development Kirkpatrick Study, Hong Kong the south western tip of the Kowloon Department, Peninsula. The feasibility had to be Hong Kong established in terms of land use planning, Government traffic, environmental, engineering, port and marine and financial aspects. The Study was required to produce a recommended development plan, including preliminary engineering design and development schedules for individual sites. TOWNLAND was responsible for all land use planning matters and leading the Planning, Landscape and Design Team. Regional Study on Rural Identification of areas of potential investment Sun Hung Kai TOWNLAND 12 1998 Development Potential, in residential and recreation/tourism Real Estate New Territories, Hong schemes. Assessment of land use plans and Agency Limited Kong policies, identification of constraints and opportunities and classification of the whole of the NT into areas of high, medium and low development opportunities. The Study was updated in the light of new statutory controls in the New Territories and preliminary planning advice was given in respect of individual sites.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Deep Bay Water Quality: Deep Bay is a body of estuarine water and Environmental Consultants in 26 1998 Regional Control Strategy intertidal mudflats lying on the border Protection Environmental Study, Hong Kong between Hong Kong and the Shenzhen Department, Sciences (Asia) Special Economic Zone in China. The Bay, Hong Kong Limited and which has a total area of around 2,300 ha. is Government Axis relatively shallow with an average Environmental Departmenth of 2.9m. The intertidal mudflats Consultants and the adjacent Mai Po Nature Reserve and Limited fish ponds have recently been designated as a wetland of international ecological significance under the Ramsar Convention. Water quality in the Bay has been declining, largely as a result of human activities within catchments draining into the Bay. The Study provided detailed hydrographic and water quality models for the Bay for use in the assessment of impacts arising from future developments around the Bay both in Hong Kong and China. Upon determination of the assimilative capacity of the Bay, strategic options were developed to manage the water quaility in the catchment. TOWNLAND was responsible for all land use planning inputs. West Rail Technical Study Responsible for all planning inputs and advice Kowloon (Phases I and II), Hong to the Study Team. In respect of the Depot Canton Railway Kong and Northern Section, the aim was to ensure Corporation that the final location and the layout of the

TS100 - Northern Section Depot, line and associated stations will be compatible with the broad planning intention Acer Atkins Phase1: 1998

for the area, be acceptable to Government Kaiser JV 9.5 Departments and ultimately to the Town Phase Planning Board. Potential property 2:7 developments were investigated in terms of, TS200 - Western Section Halcrow Asia 1998 inter alia, planning, traffic, environmental, Partnership Phase 1: property market, engineering and Limited 9.5 architectural considerations. Recommended Phase developments are expected to have no 2:8 TS600 - Maintenance adverse impacts on infrastructural capacity, 1998 Depot Parsons the existing road network, the environment, the local community and the urban design Brinckerhoff Phase and visual context of the area. For the (Asia) Limited 1:6 Western Section, above station property Phase developments were similarly planned and 2:7 supporting documentation to secure planning approvals was prepared. Study on the Provision of NIABP Investigation of future trends in industrial Planning TOWNLAND 14 1998 Industrial Premises and sector development in HK and SE Asian region Department, the Development of with a view to revise the planning standards Hong Kong Planning Guidelines and and guidelines for new industrial areas. Government Design Parameters for Specific consideration of the need for and New Industrial Areas and development standards for Business Park Business Parks, Hong development at lower densities and higher Kong environmental standards.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) The project involved design and Highways Mouchel Asia 24 1998 Improvement between implementation of a road widening project Department, Limited Area 2 and Ka Loon along a narrow coastal corridor in the western Hong Kong Tsuen, Tsuen Wan, Hong New Territories. In addition to geotechnical Government Kong and terrain constraints, existing and proposed land uses were examined. TOWNLAND provided all land use planning advice in an optimising design process. Study on Sustainable TOWNLAND assisted in providing planning Planning ERM Hong N/A 1998 Development for the 21st inputs to the winning bid for this large scale Department, Kong Limited Century, Hong Kong Study which was intended to develop a Hong Kong Sustainable Development System for Hong Government Kong. The Study involved extensive studies of the SAR and was to identify innovative and practical tools for developing sustainability. The outcome of the Study was to be a user- friendly system comprising sustainability principles, criteria, guidelines, processes and mechanisms applicable on a corporate basis. - Lok Ma TOWNLAND was responsible for assessment Kowloon Binnie 3 1998 Chau Spur Line of the planning implications of the Project and Canton Railway Meinhardt Preliminary Project identification of the existing and planned land Corporation Joint Venture Feasibility Study, Hong uses which may be affected by the proposed Kong Spur Line. TOWNLAND was also responsible for assessment of the potential for property developments along the Spur Line and formulation of the planning strategy for realisation of the development potential. Ma Wan Island Comprehensive Planning Study. TOWNLAND Sun Hung Kai TOWNLAND 36 1999 Development Feasibility led a team of consultants to produce a Properties Study, Hong Kong rezoning proposal in respect of 91 ha. of land Limited to enable a combined village/residential/recreational development plan to be implemented. A draft outline zoning plan was prepared by TOWNLAND and subsequently gazetted. A video presentation was made to brief Government and the Town Planning Board. Planning permissions were subsequently granted in respect of the detailed planning proposals coordinated by TOWNLAND and TOWNLAND assisted with subsequent discharge of planning conditions.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Study on the Propensity ODDS The overall objective of the assignment was to Planning Roger Tym 14 1999 for Office identify trends and key factors in determining Department, and Partners Decentralisation and the the locations of commercial and Government Hong Kong Formulation of an Office offices within Hong Kong. Based on the Government Land Development analysis of past trends and considering Strategy, Hong Kong desired strategic planning objectives, the Study was to recommend a sectoral planning strategy which would set out for 2011 the preferred spatial pattern of commercial and Government office developments. There was a specific emphasis upon non-CBD secondary office locations. Policy guidelines and implementation mechanisms to enable implementation of the preferred strategy were developed. TOWNLAND provided all land use planning inputs to the Study. Planning and Engineering FSCWRJ Preparation of a Master Layout Plan and Civil Scott Wilson 12 1999 V/2 Feasibility Study for Planning Brief for the development of Engineering (Hong Kong) Development near Choi approximately 20 ha of land within the Jordan Department, Limited Wan Road and Jordan Valley area for public and private housing. The Hong Kong Valley, Kowloon, Hong proposals included the creation of new Government Kong platforms for residential development and the rehabilitation of former quarry sites. The open space framework included an extension to the existing Urban Fringe Park. The development proposals were forecast to accommodate approximately 30,000 people. Stormwater Drainage The Study was to establish the existing and Drainage Maunsell 24 1999 Master Plan Study for the future land use plans for an area Services Consultants Northern New Territories, (approximately 116 km2) which covers the Department, Asia Limited Hong Kong Indus, and Ganges drainage basins. Hong Kong The land use plans were to be used for the Government formulation of the Stormwater Drainage Master Plan for the flood prone Northern New Territories. TOWNLAND also advised on the compatibility of the drainage project and land uses shown on relevant statutory plans (Outline Zoning Plans). Engineering Feasibility This is another Study to examine the Civil ELAN (Atkins 12 2000 Study for Proposed development potential and impact of private Engineering China Housing Development to housing development. TOWNLAND was Department, Limited) the North of Pamela involved in the preparation of a Master Layout Hong Kong Youde Hospital, Chai Plan and Explanatory Statement for the 7.1 Government Wan, Hong Kong ha. site. A multi-disciplinary approach was adopted to optimise the development potential of the site in light of identified site constraints.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Assessment of the Resort HKTAR Study for the Hong Kong Tourist Association Hong Kong Jones Lang 6 2000 HDM Hotel Development on the potential for resort hotel type Tourist Wootton Market in Hong Kong development in Hong Kong. The Study was Association to : (1) examine the existing resort hotel market in HK and the Region; (2) assess future industry needs; (3) evaluate competitiveness and HK’s positioning in the resort hotel market; (4) prepare a development strategy for this market segment in HK; and (5) review the existing policy and land supply frameworks for this type of development in HK. TOWNLAND provided all land use planning inputs, including a broad site search exercise and recommended development parameters. Specialised Aged Care Preparation of a Supporting Paper to be Hong Kong TOWNLAND 6 2000 Consultancy for two Sites. submitted to the Lands and Works Policy Housing Senior Citizen Residences Group of the Hong Kong Government. The Society (SEN) Pilot Projects, Hong purpose of the Paper was to seek Kong Government’s approval of concessionary land (RECIPIENT OF grant for the development of two SEN Pilot CERTIFICATE OF MERIT Projects. The Pilot Projects were intended to FROM THE HONG KONG provide a new form of elderly housing in Hong INSTITUTE OF Kong which provides accommodation and the PLANNERS) necessary medical and care services. The Study also included the submission of two Section 16 Planning Applications for the two Pilot Projects to the Town Planning Board. Mixed Residential, TOWNLAND led the Planning Team, Henderson Client 60 2000 Conservation and comprising professionals in the disciplines of Land Recreational planning, environmental sciences, ecology, Development Development, Nam Sang engineering, traffic engineering, landscape Company Wai, NWNT, Hong Kong architecture and urban Limited (RECIPIENT OF design/architecture/golf course design, in the CERTIFICATE OF MERIT preparation of Planning Briefs, formulation of FROM THE HONG KONG planning strategies and preparation of INSTITUTE OF comprehensive Planning Reports. PLANNERS) TOWNLAND was also responsible for the various statutory planning procedures including statutory Objections, Section 16 Planning Applications and Reviews. In addition, TOWNLAND acted as expert witness at the successful S17B Planning Appeal for nature reserve, golf course and residential use (9,129 persons) on this 137 ha. site in the Inner Deep Bay hinterland. The Developer’s case was subsequently successful at the Privy Council in London in 1996, following legal action against the Appeal decision by the Town Planning Board.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Study on the Septic tanks are the most common form of Environmental Environment 18 2000 Environmental Impact of liquid waste treatment in rural and Protection al Discharges from Septic unsewered areas in Hong Kong. The Department, Management Tanks, Hong Kong environmental impacts of the effluent Hong Kong Limited discharge from septic tanks was unkown. Government The Project was designed to provide information of the current situation and to provide guidelines and policies for future development standards. TOWNLAND provided specialist advice in respect of: assessments of present distribution of low density developments likely to be served by septic tanks, estimates of future demand and recommendations for inclusion of appropriate mechanisms for control through the statutory planning and land administration systems. Tsim Sha Tsui East This Project comprised a multi-disciplinary Tsim Sha Tsui TOWNLAND 12 2000 Revitalisation Study, Hong Study to assess the constraints to and East Property Kong opportunities for the revitalisation of Tsim Developers Sha Tsui East (TSTE) as a significant Association tourism/commercial destination. More Limited precisely, the Study addressed the potential improvements to the urban environment and transportation networks to revitalise TSTE in a sustainable manner. The Study proposed a Master Concept Plan with related urban design, landscape and transport proposals as a basis for enhancing the viability and vitality of TSTE’s commercial and tourism functions. An Action Plan set out the key measures to revitalise the physical and commercial environment related to an implementation strategy. The Study was circulated to Government Departments/Officials and followed up by a lobbying strategy to promote the implementation of the proposals. Integration of Public The proposed new railway routes in the New Transport MVA Hong 18 2000 Transport Services with Territories will have a significant impact on Department, Kong Limited New Railways, Hong the existing public transport systems, Hong Kong Kong particularly buses. The Study aims to Government evaluate this impact and to explore opportunities for close integration of the services. TOWNLAND were responsible for the generation of demographic data within the catchment areas of the new railways for the purposes of trip generation. For new development areas this information was required at a detailed level, requiring the disaggregation of zonal data using sources such as development programmes and plans.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Planning and Preparation of a Master Layout Plan (MLP) Territory Scott Wilson 9 2000 Development Study of and Explanatory Statement for the Development (Hong Kong) Potential Housing Site in development of Area 54 which is located at Department, Limited Area 54, Tuen Mun, Hong the north western boundary of Tuen Mun Hong Kong Kong New Town. Land use proposals included Government public and private housing, commercial development, community facilities and open space provision on approximately 30 ha of land. The MLP was forecast to accommodate approximately 50,000 people. Preliminary Phase TOWNLAND was responsible for planning Electrical and Scott Wilson 6 2000 Consultancy Study on inputs to the preliminary stage of the Study to Mechanical (Hong Kong) Wider Use of Water- investigate the potential for the development Services Limited Cooled Air-Conditioning of district cooling systems in Hong Kong. Also Department, Systems in Hong Kong, for advice on general planning issues Hong Kong Hong Kong associated with the proposed installations, Government comment on planning constraints of possible sites, potential measures for mitigation of their impact, and advice on the land-use implications for different types of area. MTR Tseung Kwan O This Study focussed on a comprehensive Mass Transit TOWNLAND 8 2000 Extension Property commercial/residential development above Railway Development. Application the Tseung Kwan O (TKO) Town Centre Station Corporation for Section 16 Planning of the MTR TKO Line at Area 56. To help create Approval, Tseung Kwan O a sense of identity and a modern image for Area 56, Hong Kong the Town Centre, a prestigious built form was adopted for the proposed development on the 4 ha site, including office, service apartment and residential towers above the public transport/retail podium. TOWNLAND was the Team Leader for this Study, and was responsible for providing planning inputs and submitting the S16 Planning Application for approval of the Town Planning Board.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Local property owners commissioned Tsim Sha Tsui TOWNLAND 3 2000 Beautification TOWNLAND to prepare a design entry to the East Property Competition, Hong Kong Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Beautification Developers Competition organised by the Tourism Association Commission. The design sought to redress the Limited area’s poor connectivity and degraded landscaping and to encourage leisure activities. As lead consultant, TOWNLAND managed a complex iterative design process using in-house landscape and urban design expertise and engineering and signage/graphics sub-consultants. The design process produced a package of enhancement measures centred around themed activity areas along the waterfront and its hinterland. The entry was presented on four A2 boards showing a legibility analysis as the basis for a Master Landscape Plan reinforced by colour perspective sketches to illustrate the benefits to the Competition area. A Design Statement was also produced to explain the design theme and the enhancement measures. The Provision of ISO TOWNLAND provided the tailored CSA(M&E) TOWNLAND 6 2000 Consultancy Services documentation, internal training, initial Limited auditing service and implementation assistance for CSA (M&E) Limited to achieve successful ISO 9001 Certification. The Provision of ISO TOWNLAND provided the tailored Kenward TOWNLAND 5 2001 Consultancy Services documentation, internal training, initial Consultancy auditing service and implementation Limited. assistance necessary for effective implementation of ISO 9001. The Provision of ISO TOWNLAND provided the tailored Peninsular TOWNLAND 5 2001 Consultancy Services documentation and implementation Engineering assistance necessary for effective Limited. implementation of ISO 9001. ISO Amendment & TOWNLAND reviewed the existing Quality Wicksfull TOWNLAND 1 2001 Maintenance Service Management System and identified then Holdings implemented strategic improvements to Limited. simplify the QMS documentation as a contributor to overall business process improvement for Wicksfull Holding's Construction Division.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Consultancy Study on TOWNLAND provided a description of the Planning & Cable and 1 2001 Alignment of Planning, organisational structure and role played by Lands Bureau, Wireless Lands and Public Works various divisions within the Planning Hong Kong HKTCSL Data, Hong Kong Department with regard to the preparation Government Limited and use of various forms of data. The description was supplemented by an assessment of the ‘data linkages’ between the Planning Department and other Government Departments and Organisations and a review of areas in which improvements to the alignment and exchange of data could be made. Strategic Development TOWNLAND was responsible for assessment The Royal Hong Brooke Hillier 18 2001 Adviser to the Royal Hong of potential development impacts upon the Kong Yacht Club and Parker Kong Yacht Club in RHKYC Club facilities at Kellet Island arising respect of their Club from Government reclamation and road Facilities at Kellet Island, construction proposals. Consultation and Hong Kong liaison with Government Departments was undertaken and potential future development scenarios were devised to assist the RHKYC in planning for its future. Kwun Tong Urban TOWNLAND were appointed to undertake a Urban Renewal TOWNLAND 3 2001 Renewal Target Area: study of the Kwun Tong Town Centre. Urban Authority Urban Renewal Study: renewal has become an important focus for Stage 1, Hong Kong Hong Kong in its determination to become one of the region’s foremost cities and the formation of the Urban Renewal Authority marks a significant step in this direction. The Authority has selected a number of key areas where the age, pattern or complexity of development and urban problems requires comprehensive intervention. Kwun Tong is probably one of the territory’s most intractable urban problem areas in terms of the impact of major transportation corridors and the juxtaposition of industrial, residential and town centre uses upon the social, environmental and economic fabric of the District. TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing conceptual layout plans, illustrations, explanatory statement and implementation approaches as part of a package to show the vision for urban renewal in the Town centre over the next 20 years.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) West Rail - Depot The Project was 1 of the 5 Detailed Design Kowloon Parsons 13 2001 Detailed Design : DD600, Contracts of the West Rail which will provide a Canton Railway Brinckerhoff Hong Kong link from the urban area of Kowloon to Tuen Corporation (Asia) Limited Mun. This section consists of the West Rail Depot at Kam Tin South and Kam Tin Station. Potential property developments above the Depot and the Station in terms of, inter alia, planning, traffic, lands, environmental, property market, engineering and architectural considerations were investigated and Master Layout Plans for the property development were prepared. TOWNLAND was responsible for all planning inputs. Cable Car, This Project comprised the development of a Cheung Kong Hyder 6 2001 with Integrated comprehensive scheme for a cable car Infrastructure Consulting Commercial and leading from Tung Chung New Town to Limited Recreational Uses Project, Ngong Ping (site of the Buddha Statue) in Lantau Island, Hong Lantau. TOWNLAND was responsible for the Kong development of conceptual layout plans at both terminal locations to integrate the Project with surrounding uses and to enhance the identity of North-West Lantau as a tourism, recreational and leisure hub. TOWNLAND was also responsible for providing advice with respect to statutory and non-statutory planning policies, land use compatibility and impact of the proposed terminal developments and alignment of the cable car route. The proposal was subsequently submitted to Government as part of a BOT Tender Bid for the Cable Car Project. Property Redevelopment Preparation of a rezoning proposal for Kowloon Dennis Lau & 3 2001 Project Study for the submission to the Town Planning Board to Canton Railway Ng Chun Man Kowloon Tong KCR allow office and hotel development associated Corporation Architects & Station, Hong Kong with major Station and Transport Interchange Engineers (HK) upgrading. The Station occupies a strategic Limited node within Hong Kong’s “Technology Corridor” along the Kowloon and Canton Railway. Update on Cumulative The Study was to provide an advanced water Environmental Hyder 24 2001 Water Quality and quality and hydraulic model which would be Protection Consulting Hydrological Effect of used to assess the cumulative water quality Department, Limited Coastal Development and and hydrological effect arising from the Hong Kong Upgrading of the coastal developments in the Pearl River Delta Government Assessment Tool, Hong Catchment Area. TOWNLAND was responsible Kong for providing strategic advice on the overall planning framework for existing and future coastal developments and providing inputs for the team to establish the pollution load inventory.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Property Development A comprehensive residential / retail / office Kowloon Simon Kwan 18 2001 Study for Nam Cheong development was proposed at the future Canton Railway & Associates Station, West Rail, N.T., West Rail Nam Cheong Station. The Study Corporation Limited Hong Kong Team developed a Master Layout Plan based on the Indicative Development Scheme as per the approved Rezoning Request. TOWNLAND provided planning inputs to the preparation of the MLP, monitored the gazettal of the amended OZP for the CDA zoning for the scheme and helped resolve the objections raised. The Team subsequently secured planning approval for the MLP. Study on Port Back-up CBUFLR The Study examined the process through Hong Kong GHK (Hong 1 2001 Facilities and Land which empty container storage is organised in Port and Kong) Limited Requirements in Hong Hong Kong and South China and identified the Maritime Kong strengths and weaknesses of the current Board system as it relates to land use planning and development with the intention of supporting the competitiveness of Hong Kong’s port. Interviews with the key players organising the movement of and storage at containers were undertaken in the assessment. Feasibility Study on TOWNLAND provided an assessment of the Transport Atkins China 10 2001 Introducing Trolley Bus planning requirements for operating a trolley Department, Limited System in Hong Kong bus system in Hong Kong with particular Hong Kong reference to the differences between Government systems operating in built-up areas and new development areas. Case studies are to be undertaken in South East Kowloon, Hennessy Road/Queensway and Aberdeen/Ap Lei Chau. Waterfront A Study of 25.4 ha. of land to investigate the Consortium of TOWNLAND N/A 2001 Redevelopment, Hong feasibility of revitalising Yau Tong District, Private Kong providing composite residential Developers accommodation and creating a new tourist attraction and new and improved image for this District, which is known for its polluting industries, dilapidated housing estates and lack of community vitality and identity. The Study took into account the introduction of the new Tseung Kwan O MTR Line and Western Coastal Road, not least the impact of the latter on the famous Village and seafood restaurants which are an existing tourist attraction.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Hong Kong International TOWNLAND was the land use planner and Hong Kong TOWNLAND 12 2001 Trademart, . co-ordinator of this Study to examine the International Feasibility Study for Viable future land use concept for a family/visitor Trade and Alternative Uses. destination centre in South East Kowloon. Exhibition The proposed development comprises an Centre / in-situ conversion of the existing HITEC Hopewell building for a dynamic development which is Holdings unique to Hong Kong’s commercial/tourism Limited industry and is commercially viable. The Study involved evaluation of a number of land use alternatives in addition to the family/visitor destination centre, and the development and refinement of the preferred land use concepts for presentation to top level Government Officials and the TPB who approved the Planning Submission. Hong Kong Electric A Study to identify the preferred routing of Hong Kong Hyder 1.75 2001 Transmission Route Study electricity transmission circuits from the Electric Consulting Lamma Island Power Plant Extension to a Company Limited switch station at Admiralty. TOWNLAND was Limited responsible for provision of planning and landscape inputs and evaluation of the preliminary route options. The Team also comprised other professionals including engineering, marine traffic and environmental consultants. Development near Choi The Master Layout Plan for the Study was Civil Scott Wilson 78 2001 Wan Road and Jordan endorsed by the Committee on Planning and Engineering (Hong Kong) Valley - Design & Land Development in 1998 as a basis for Department, Limited Construction, Hong Kong proceeding with the detailed planning, Hong Kong design and construction for the proposed Government development. The design population was 35,000 and the public /private housing mix was about 60:40 with full occupation forecast by 2009. The Project proposed platforms for housing development and related uses in an area of about 20ha., for housing, educational and open space purposes. TOWNLAND were responsible for the planning aspects of the Study. Planning Strategy Paper & TOWNLAND prepared a Conceptual Land Use Henderson TOWNLAND 2 2001 Planning Submission with Plan and Master Layout Plan for this 300 ha. Land Conceptual Land Use and Valley for 100,000 population. With a Development Master Layout Plan for proposed KCRC Station serving external Company Composite Residential traffic, an environmentally-friendly local Limited Development around a transit system was envisaged to link KCRC Rail Station at communities to the station, increasing non - Valley, car - based trips. Developments of varying New Territories, Hong densities were set against green backdrops, Kong overlooking a tree-lined waterway on the Valley floor. The plan explored a new sustainable concept for the design of Hong Kong’s New at the turn of the century.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Strategic Sewage Disposal The purpose of the Study was to confirm the Environmental Montgomery 12 2001 Scheme (SSDS) Stage II feasibility of the recommendations of the Protection Watson HK Preliminary Project SSDS Environmental Impact Assessment Department, Limited Feasibility Study, Hong Study to provide under SSDS Stage II a Hong Kong Kong transfer and pumping system to convey the Government Stage I and Stage III/IV effluent from Stonecutter’s Island sewage treatment works to the oceanic outfall east of Lamma and the disinfection facilities. TOWNLAND were responsible for reviewing relevant planning documents and undertaking population projections for the Study Area. KCRC Light Rail Transit Preparation of landscape and visual impact Kowloon Ove Arup 5 2001 Alterations, assessments of proposed alterations to the Canton Railway and Partners Environmental Impact Light Rail System operated by KCRC between Corporation Limited Assessments, Hong Kong Tuen Mun and Yuen Long. Part of the existing LR tracks will be elevated and the assessments identified measures to mitigate anticipated landscape and visual impacts during construction and operation of the Project. Beach Pollution TOWNLAND was responsible for undertaking Environmental Hyder 14 2001 Reduction Study, Hong projections of population, employment and Protection Consulting Kong future development in the vicinity of 10 Department, Limited beaches throughout Hong Kong, as part of a Hong Kong Study to identify beach pollution sources and Government to recommend detailed stormwater and sewerage infrastructure works to reduce pollution and improve water quality. Development of a Risk An assessment of the legal and Environmental Camp 3 2001 Based Corrective Action administrative controls that are available to Protection Dresser & Framework for prevent/ mitigate problems relating to Department, McKee Inc. Management of contaminated land. TOWNLAND’s analysis Hong Kong Contaminated Land, focussed on the land use/ environmental Government Hong Kong aspects. Comprehensive Master TOWNLAND was responsible for the Airport Skidmore, 8 2001 Layout Plan Study for assessment of the planning opportunities Authority, Hong Owings & North Commercial and constraints for development and Kong Merrill District, Chek Lap Kok identification of the planning procedures Airport , Hong Kong required to implement the preferred development scheme. Advice was also given on land use options, evaluation and statutory zoning implications. Shatin to Central Link: TOWNLAND undertook the Planning Study to Kowloon Meinhardt 6 2001 Preliminary Project ascertain the development opportunities and Canton Railway Consulting Feasibility Study on the constraints along the rail route options. Corporation Engineers Fourth Harbour Crossing Particular consideration was given to the and Central West planning/development context, statutory Extension (Southern plans and development intentions along the Section), Hong Kong alternative routes. In addition, the objective was to minimise the impact of rail construction upon the community in terms of property rights and amenity which could be affected.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Tseung Kwan O Extension The largest comprehensive composite Mass Transit Wong and 2 2002 - Area 86 Property Design residential development project in the history Railway Ouyang (HK) Consultancy Agreement of HK. This Study was commissioned by the Corporation Limited No. 95 for MTRC, Hong Mass Transit Railway Corporation for the Kong development of 32.6 ha in Area 86 in Tseung Kwan O. The development includes a depot for the , a station and property development (mainly residential accommodating same 58,000 persons). TOWNLAND was responsible for providing planning and urban design inputs to the preparation of a Master Layout Plan for the approval of Town Planning Board. MTR East Kowloon TOWNLAND was responsible for co- Mass Transit Maunsell 10 2002 Line/North Island Line ordinating the inputs from specialist Railway Consultants Feasibility Study, Hong consultants in respect of proposed property Corporation Asia Limited Kong developments along the MTR East Kowloon/North Island Line. The Study included the evaluation of development potential and the formulation of development options at Tamar, Exhibition, Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin, To Kwa Wan and Diamond Hill Stations and at Kai Tak Station/Depot. The planning objectives of the Study were to develop a scheme for railway- related property development which meets the Government’s overall planning objectives; is financially viable; optimises the development opportunities at each site; and confirms a basic quantum of development rights for the Client. TOWNLAND was responsible for the Property Development and Railway Interface Study as well as the Visual Impact Assessments for the property developments. Engineering Feasibility The Study was to provide detailed engineering Territory Maunsell 12 2002 Study for Tseung Kwan O and land use proposals for a new reclamation Development Consultants Port Development at Area in Tseung Kwan O. The reclamation of Department, Asia Limited 131, Hong Kong approximately 40 ha will provide land for mid- Hong Kong stream container handling facilities, a Government concrete batching plant and large loading facility. TOWNLAND provided all land use planning inputs including Layout and Outline Zoning Plan preparation.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Property Development The key objective of the Study was to secure Kowloon Dennis Lau & 18 2002 Study for planning approval in respect of the Canton Railway Ng Chun Man Station, West Rail, N.T., development scheme and Master Layout Corporation Architects & Hong Kong Plan from the relevant Authority for property Engineers (HK) development at the of Limited West Rail, Phase 1. The Planning Team reviewed the development scheme which was prepared at the Technical Study Stage and prepared a revised scheme that was both acceptable to Government Departments and financially viable. The Planning Team was also responsible for the preparation of the revised Rezoning Request and the Section 16 Planning Application, and for providing planning inputs to the Development Brief to be issued to prospective Developers. Property Development A proposed comprehensive residential / retail Kowloon Dennis Lau & 24 2002 Study for Tuen Mun development at a planned high-capacity West Canton Railway Ng Chun Man Central Station, West Rail, Rail Station in San Fat Estate, Tuen Mun. The Corporation Architects & N.T., Hong Kong proposed residential component includes Engineers (HK) subsidised housing for the public. Limited TOWNLAND’s responsibilities included advice on statutory planning matters, development mix and intensity to ensure that the proposed development was acceptable in land use planning terms. East Rail Extensions - Planning appraisal of the opportunities and Kowloon Maunsell 2 2002 Hung Hom Tsim Sha Tsui constraints for property development at the Canton Railway Consultants Extension, Hong Kong proposed Tsim Sha Tsui East Station. This Corporation Asia Limited included an examination of existing land uses, the scale of development in the area, the interface with existing open space and G/IC uses, pedestrian circulation and parking provision. A planning assessment report incorporating land use framework plans and concept plans was prepared to illustrate the findings and this is to provide the context for more detailed architectural and engineering studies.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Concept Plan Government announced an international Hong Kong Kume Sekkei 6 2002 Competition for the competition to develop urban design Government Company Development of an solutions for this significant urban area of Limited Integrated Arts, Cultural Hong Kong. The current policy of restricting and Entertainment further harbour reclamation means that this District, West Kowloon new district will be one of the last Waterfront, Hong Kong opportunities to provide sound and good quality development on reclaimed land with waterfront. The area abuts some of Hong Kong's older mixed use areas that are in need of substantial urban renewal. It also lies adjacent to significant harbour frontage largely sterilised from public usage by earlier poorly considered development. The competition design team developed innovative proposals to enable this substantial development area to become a catalyst for revitalization of adjacent areas, to provide a stunning and accessible waterfront that will contribute to Hong Kong's urban milieu, and to provide another inviting entertainment venue for the 'city of life' for both tourists and local visitors. Feasibility Study for A Study to investigate the feasibility of the Environmental Camp 18 2002 Waste-to-Energy development of a waste-to-energy Protection Dresser and Incineration Facilities, incinerator(s) in Hong Kong. Specific Department, McKee Hong Kong responsibilities of TOWNLAND included the Hong Kong International planning assessment and evaluation of the Government Incorporated potential sites based on a comprehensive set of planning, land, environmental, engineering and financial criteria. Development at DARDC The Master Layout Plan for the Study was Civil Scott Wilson 101 2002 Anderson Road-Design & endorsed by the Committee on Planning and Engineering (Hong Kong) Construction, Hong Kong Land Development at its meeting on 13 Department, Limited August 1998 as a basis for proceeding with Hong Kong the detailed planning, design and Government construction for the proposed development. The design population was 40,883 and the public /private housing mix was about 60:40 with full occupation forecast by 2009. The Project proposed platforms for housing development and related uses in an area of about 58ha., of which 20 ha. were to be formed in the main development site for housing, educational and open space purposes. TOWNLAND was responsible for the planning aspects of the Study.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Redevelopment of the The main objective of the Study was to Planning Atkins China 8 2002 Aberdeen Wholesale Fish examine the issues related to the Department & Limited Market, Hong Kong redevelopment of the Aberdeen Wholesale Territory Fish Market (WFM) and to identify possible Development linkages of the Project with the Department, existing/planned tourist facilities Hong Kong /opportunities in the locality, with a view to Government enhancing Aberdeen as a tourist area. The redevelopment of the Site was to retain the existing activities of the WFM together with other compatible uses, to optimise site utilisation. TOWNLAND were responsible for the preparation of land use planning / development options. Urban Renewal Studies A study of a former Gas Works site in a The Hong Kong TOWNLAND 12 2002 and Submissions: Gas residual industrial area taking into account and China Gas Works Site at To Kwa the urban renewal intentions and future new Company Wan Road, Ma Tau Kok, developments in the adjoining South East Limited Kowloon, Hong Kong Kowloon Reclamation Development Area. A multi-disciplinary approach was applied to cover land use planning, urban design, architectural, environmental, engineering and traffic issues. The potential environmental impacts from the remaining Gas Works North Plant were carefully addressed and a number of mitigation measures were proposed to reduce the social risk level. The Study proposed land use restructuring and the Site was successfully gazetted for composite residential use. A more detail Planning Application with the support of all necessary technical assessments was sub-sequently approved by the Town Planning Board. Heritage Impact Study TOWNLAND provided the planning and Civil Atkins China 3 2002 and Review of the development assessment of the implications Engineering Limited Proposed Housing of reducing the scale of housing Department, Development within development within the Lyemun Barracks Hong Kong Lyemun Barracks compound to provide a scheme which is Government Compound, Chai Wan, considered to be more compatible with the Hong Kong adjacent heritage site. This included the preparation of a Planning Brief, Layout Plan and development schedule for the revised scheme.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Shatin to Central Link: TOWNLAND undertook the Planning Study to Kowloon Atkins China 9 2002 Preliminary Project ascertain the potential for the Canton Railway Limited Feasibility Study on the redevelopment of Hung Hom Station to Corporation Hung Hom Mass accommodate a major new transport Transportation Centre, interchange with rail connections to Hong Hong Kong Kong Island, West Rail and Tai Wai (via East Kowloon) in addition to the existing Eastrail line. The planning and development opportunities of providing property development above the railway were also considered together with the opportunities that rail development will bring to revitalise the area. Restoration of Pillar This Study reviewed the standard set of Environmental Mott Connell 26 2002 Point Valley Landfill and tender documents for the recommended Protection Limited Establishment of Recycling Park to restore the closed Pillar Department, Recycling Park, Hong Point Valley Landfill subsequent to a series of Hong Kong Kong consultancy studies, including the Government Restoration of North-West New Territories Landfills and a Core Consultancy Study, both completed in 1995. This Study was to complete the planning work for the Recycling Park, determine the most appropriate contract option/arrangement, prepare the detailed tender documents, pre-qualify potential tenderers, invite tenders from pre- qualified tenderers and evaluate tenders for the restoration of the Pillar Point Valley Landfill and establishment of the Recycling Park. Outlying Islands TOWNLAND was responsible for reviewing Drainage Montgomery 5 2002 Sewerage Master Plan relevant planning studies and development Services Watson HK Stage 2 Review Study, proposals and undertaking projections of Department, Limited Hong Kong future population, employment, numbers of Hong Kong visitors and students for Lantau and other Government Outlying Islands in Hong Kong. The projections were to be used as a basis for estimating future sewerage system requirements and the preparation of the second stage of a Sewerage Master Plan for the main Outlying Islands. Property Redevelopment TOWNLAND was responsible for all planning Kowloon Ling Chan 30 2002 Project Study for the Tai inputs to a multi-disciplinary feasibility study Canton Railway and Partners Po Market KCR Station, for a major property development at the Tai Corporation Hong Kong Po Market KCR Station. Public transport, pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, visual and ecological impacts were major considerations.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Property Development A multi-disciplinary study for residential / Kowloon Dennis Lau & 24 2002 Study for Long Ping retail development related to Long Ping Canton Railway Ng Chun Man Station, Yuen Long, West Station. TOWNLAND obtained the necessary Corporation Architects & Rail, N.T., Hong Kong planning approvals by means of a Rezoning Engineers (HK) Request, Statutory Objection procedures and Limited Section 16 Application procedures. TOWNLAND also provided planning inputs to a development brief to be issued to prospective Developers. Consultancy Study for TOWNLAND were the planning and Civil Aviation MVA Hong 6 2003 Provision of Heliport development consultant on a study to Department, Kong Limited Facilities, Hong Kong identify the future demand for domestic and Hong Kong cross boundary helicopter services and Government facilities in Hong Kong. TOWNLAND assessed the comparative advantages and constraints in planning and land use terms of two sites in the urban area for the provision of heliport facilities. The Study required the preparation of workable alternative options in case the selected sites were not viable and ultimately the recommendation of a preferred site. A comprehensive strategy for the development, funding and management of the heliport facilities and an implementation programme was also required as part of the Study. Recreation Park on a SPCA/R TOWNLAND provided the Planning, Urban Society for the TOWNLAND 12 2003 PLT Restored Tip at Lam Tin, Design and Landscaping inputs to a proposal Prevention of Kowloon, Hong Kong for an environmentally conscious Education Cruelty to Centre at the restored West Animals (HK) Landfill Site. Based on the concept of (SPCA) “education through recreation”, the Project promoted environmental conservation and animal welfare through live exhibitions as well as study and educational facilities within an easily accessible urban park.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Aberdeen Harbour This Project comprised a significant Kerry Wong and 12 2003 Revitalisation Study, Hong “package” of development proposals Properties Ouyang (HK) Kong designed to revitalise Aberdeen Harbour as a Limited Limited major tourist destination within Hong Kong. It included four key development sites; each with a tourism component and all linked by a system of water taxis and pedestrian promenades. The development sites were designed to complement each other and include, interalia, residential, service apartment, hotel, private marina, Fisherman’s Wharf and community land use components to meet future needs in a sustainable manner. The Project required a multi-disciplinary approach including, interalia, land use planning, urban design, architecture, engineering, tourism/ economics, lands/implementation, heritage, transport/traffic and marine issues. The Project aim was to support a request for rezoning, as necessary, to establish a statutory planning framework to facilitate the development proposals. TOWNLAND coordinated the planning, visual impact, tourism and heritage team and a number of key planning issues were addressed, such as visual impacts, zoning issues, coastal impacts and the need/demand for the developments. TOWNLAND coordinated the rezoning submission to the Town Planning Board and were also represented on the Strategy Team responsible for advising the Client and liaising with top Government Officials and Key Consultees. Route 10 - North Lantau The Study reviewed the previous Feasibility Highways Mott Connell 28 2003 to Yuen Long Highway Study and examined alternative alignments Department, Limited Investigation and for the route to achieve a cost-effective Hong Kong Preliminary Design preliminary design. The alignment begins on Government Assignment, Hong Kong Lantau, spans the Ma Wan Channel on a bridge and proceeds through tunnel, cuttings and viaduct to an interchange at So Kwun Wat and on to the Yuen Long Highway where it will link in with a new boundary crossing. Specific responsibilities were to investigate and report on the land use opportunities and constraints and the impacts on the long term planning in the districts concerned. This information was combined with that of the other disciplines to refine the route alignment. TOWNLAND also led a team on the landscape and visual aspects of the assignment.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Planning and This was a strategic and district level Planning Planning Atkins China 25 2004 Development Study on Study covering the southern part of Hong Department & Limited Hong Kong Island South Kong and Lamma Island. The purpose of this Territory and Lamma Island Study was to examine the opportunity for Development further residential development to meet the Department, objective of providing new housing land for an Hong Kong additional 60,000 people by 2011, and further Government strategic growth areas to meet longer term development need after 2011. TOWNLAND was responsible for providing inputs to the preparation of Master Development Plans, Development Packages and Programmes for further development. Bus Depot Redevelopment proposals and submissions to China Motor TOWNLAND N/A 2004 Redevelopment/ Government/Town Planning Board in respect Bus Co with Relocation, Hong Kong of 4 obsolete bus depots of two local Swire and Kowloon franchised bus companies at Kwun Tong, Lai Properties Chi Kok and North Point for composite Limited & development including office, retail, industrial, Kowloon Motor residential and new bus depot uses. Bus Company TOWNLAND undertook site search and with Sun Hung negotiation with Government on a new depot Kai Properties site on West Kowloon Reclamation which was Limited subsequently gazetted. Planning and Engineering A multi-disciplinary feasibility study for Civil Scott Wilson 18 2004 Feasibility Study for reclaiming about 25 ha of land for housing Engineering (Hong Kong) Development on Sham development at Sham Tseng adjacent to the Department, Limited Tseng Further Ma Wan Channel. The Study took planning, Hong Kong Reclamation, Hong Kong urban design, landscape, marine traffic, Government traffic, engineering and environmental issues into consideration. TOWNLAND undertook the planning context appraisal and community impact assessment, provided urban design inputs and formulated development options and evaluation criteria for the options. TOWNLAND was also responsible for the preparation of the Master Development Plan and the Planning Brief.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Causeway Bay (Hysan TOWNLAND undertook a two stage study of Hysan TOWNLAND 12 2004 Avenue Area) District the area of Causeway Bay south of Hennessy Development Revitalisation Study, Road and centered on Hysan Avenue. The Company Hong Kong Island Study examined the various factors which Limited identify the area as a unique district together with the functional and physical opportunities and constraints for its enhancement. The implications of Government’s plan for the wider district were also investigated. As with many of Hong Kong's districts, increasing traffic and its related disbenefits are major factors affecting the enjoyment of the area. Whilst there are significant new developments within the districts, substantial areas remain ripe for urban renewal. The objective was to identify a thematic 'brand' for the district, and propose a programme of sensitive measures intended to enhance the area by progressive physical, institutional and environmental interventions. The Study was intended to provide a basis for successful public-private investment and activity in the District and ensure its sustainable development over the following decade. Central Kowloon Route: TOWNLAND was responsible for assessment Highways Atkins China 12 2004 Design and Construction of the planning implications of the Project, Department, Limited Assignment (Stage 2), identification of the appropriate strategy for Hong Kong Hong Kong reprovisioning of the Government and Government community facilities which will be affected and recommendation of the future uses of the sites cleared for construction of the Route. "Action and Adventure This was a proposal and development Action and TOWNLAND 12 2004 Park", Area 105, Tseung concept for a large-scale recreation/leisure Adventure Kwan O, Hong Kong facility at Tseung Kwan O New Town. Aptly Park Limited. named Action and Adventure Park, the proposal included Hong Kong’s first outdoor ski slope, bungee jump, flying fox ride, climbing wall and ancillary facilities. TOWNLAND was involved in site identification, site planning, preparation of pre-tender documents to Government and Government Consultations.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Essential Link for This Study was conducted by TOWNLAND and Henderson TOWNLAND 4 2004 Pedestrians and Their innovative design scheme developed for a Land Safety. A Private Sector private initiated pedestrian enhancement Development Redevelopment scheme. As part of a redevelopment proposal, Company Response, Pottinger there was opportunity to allow for an Limited. Street, Ezra's Lane and essential pedestrian linkage through the Site Tun Wo Lane, Central for public benefit, through building setback Business District, Hong and comprehensive streetscape Kong enhancements. The Site is strategically located in the CBD at the convergence of numerous well known nodes and attractions, including Soho, Lan , the Mid-Levels Escalator, Hollywood Road antiques corridor and the future tourist destination at the Central Police Station. TOWNLAND provided Study Management and all the planning and design inputs to create a scheme which, inter alia, will enhance connections to the Mid-Levels Escalator; create a new focal point at Tun Wo Lane; a new internal pedestrian circulation system; a coherent open space arrangement; public piazzas at Pottinger Street and Cochrane Street; an active street frontage; improved pedestrian linkages; and enhanced use of covered public space. Shek Kip Mei TOWNLAND led a multi-disciplinary team to Hong Kong TOWNLAND 9 2004 Restructuring Study, formulate a restructuring strategy to Housing Hong Kong optimise the development potential of the Authority Shek Kip Mei area. The Study required the preparation of alternative land use and development strategies and an Outline Master Development Plan. Alternative mechanisms and an institutional framework for implementing future restructuring schemes were also required. Environmental Preparation of landscape and visual Urban Services HK 4 2004 Consultancy Agreement assessments for the proposed expansion Department/ Productivity for Reprovisioning of and development of the Diamond Hill Hong Kong Council / Diamond Hill Crematorium. The assessments included a Government Environment Crematorium EIA and Air tree survey and identified measures to al Pollution Control Plan, preserve and enhance the landscape and Management Hong Kong visual character of the adjacent area. Division Setting Up and Updating Land use analysis and review of population Transport Atkins China 12 2004 of Base District Traffic and employment data for traffic impact Department, Limited Models for Traffic Impact assessments in three districts within the Hong Kong Assessment in Kowloon metropolitan area. The data was compiled Government East and Hong Kong by traffic zones for both base year and Island East and South design year modelling.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Preliminary Feasibility FSCTT The Study was to identify, examine and Territory TOWNLAND 8 2004 MTW Study on Provision of compare the alternative viable options for the Development Cycle Track and Related alignment of the cycletrack/ pedestrian Department, Supporting Facilities walkway and for the related supporting Hong Kong between Tuen Mun and facilities between Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan Government Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong with a view to enhancing the recreational value within the Study Area and to recommend the preferred option and the implementation mechanisms. Review of Tuen Mun and SMPTM TOWNLAND was responsible for reviewing Environmental Scott Wilson 5 2005 TY Tsing Yi Sewerage Master relevant planning documents and undertaking Protection (Hong Kong) Plans, Hong Kong projections of population, employment and Department, Limited students for the Study Area. The projections Hong Kong will be used as a basis for the estimation of Government the amount of sewage that will be generated which is essential for the formulation of the Sewerage Master Plan for the Study Area. Planning and PDSSW TOWNLAND provided the planning, socio- Territory Scott Wilson 15 2005 CTM Development Study of a economic and urban design expertise on this Development (Hong Kong) Potential Housing Site feasibility study to investigate the potential Department, Limited near San Wai Court, Tuen for housing development in the western part Hong Kong Mun, Hong Kong of Tuen Mun. The Site was identified as Government having potential to contribute to future housing requirements in the territory. Key issues included housing type and mix, density, visual impact, fung shui, the presence of graves, earthworks, access and infrastructure provision. Preliminary development options for a population of between 20,000 and 30,000 were prepared for further assessment. A key element in TOWNLAND’s approach was the strategy for public consultation which commenced early in the programme.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) K7-Kwun Tong Town URA/KT K7 is the ‘flagship’ project for the Urban Urban Renewal TOWNLAND 8 2005 /2 Centre Comprehensive Renewal Authority as Kwun Tong exhibits Authority Implementation Planning some of the Territory’s most intractable Study, Hong Kong urban problems requiring comprehensive intervention. The purpose of the Study is to formulate an implementable Development Scheme Plan (DSP) for Kwun Tong Town Centre (approx. 5.35 ha) with the integration of “redevelopment”, “revitalisation” and “rehabilitation” approaches. The multi- disciplinary team is required to conduct a building condition survey, a public opinion survey, a property market study, a financial analysis and other technical assessments prior to the formulation of three initial development options. A preferred development option incorporating comments from relevant Government Departments is to be formulated and an implementation strategy is to be developed addressing the phasing and land grant issues. TOWNLAND is responsible for the submission of the DSP with supporting technical assessments to the Town Planning Board for planning approval. The Study also includes the development of a Government, Institution and Community (G/IC) Complex to the southeast of the Study Area for the reprovisioning of affected and provisioning of new G/IC facilities. TOWNLAND is the Coordinator of the Study and responsible for all the land use planning, urban design, landscape and social impact inputs. Urban Renewal HKHS/ A multi-disciplinary study for the formulation Hong Kong TOWNLAND 7 2005 UROSS Opportunities in Sham P of a concept plan to guide the urban renewal Housing Shui Po strategy for the study area of 1.6 sq. km. The Society major tasks include the identification of target action areas and recommendation on implementation priorities. Redevelopment, preservation, rehabilitation and revitalisation have to be addressed. TOWNLAND is responsible for project management and all planning, urban design, landscape and social impact inputs. The Provision of Internal SKM/IS TOWNLAND provides experienced personnel Sinclair Knight TOWNLAND 32 2005 O Quality Auditing Services to conduct internal quality audits in the Merz (HK) for the Maintenance of manner of second party/supplier verification Limited ISO 9001 Certification, assessments in accordance with Hong Kong ISO9001:2000 and inclusive of both project work and corporate support functions.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Consultancy Study on RBRLV The purpose of the Study is to establish a new Buildings Anthony Ng 12 2005 Review of the set of lighting and ventilation requirements in Department, Architects Requirement for Lighting Hong Kong which (1) would ensure Hong Kong Limited and Ventilation of satisfactory quality of the indoor environment Government Buildings, Hong Kong of all types of buildings and yet (2) would allow sufficient flexibility for functional and architectural design and (3) allow for the optimum use of modern technology. TOWNLAND is to advise on the statutory planning aspects and recommendations in the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines. Property Development KCRCYL A comprehensive residential/retail Kowloon Wong Tung & 19 2005 S Study for Yuen Long development is proposed at the future West Canton Railway Partners Station, West Rail, N.T., Rail . The Study Team is to Corporation Limited Hong Kong develop a Master Layout Plan based on the Indicative Development Scheme as per the approved Rezoning Request. In addition, the Team is to secure planning approval for the MLP through Section 16 Application(s) and Section 17 Review, if necessary. TOWNLAND is providing planning inputs in the preparation of the MLP. TOWNLAND will also monitor the gazettal of the amended OZP for the CDA zoning and help resolve the objections raised. Property Development KCRCP The key objective of the Study is to secure Kowloon Wong Tung & 18 2005 DS/KTS Study Work Package PDS- planning approval in respect of the Canton Railway Partners 602 Kam Sheung Road development scheme and Master Layout Corporation Limited Station (formerly Kam Tin Plan from the Town Planning Board for Station), West Rail, Hong property development at the Kam Sheung Kong Road Station of West Rail, Phase 1. The Planning Team is to review the previous scheme prepared at the Technical Study Stage and to prepare a preferred scheme which is acceptable to both Government Departments and the Town Planning Board and is financially viable. The Planning Team is also responsible for the preparation of the Section 16 Planning Application, and for providing planning inputs to the Development Brief to be issued to prospective Developers.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Government Tender for SDNCT In November 2005, Tourism Commission Cheung Kong TOWNLAND 5 2006 VH Proposed Interim Cruise issued an open tender for development of an (Holdings) Terminal in Victoria interim cruise terminal within Victoria Limited Harbour Harbour which could be in operation before development of the permanent cruise terminal at Kai Tak. The project would support Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a regional cruise hub. TOWNLAND was responsible for the planning and land use aspects associated with Cheung Kong (Holdings)’ proposal for a cruise terminal at the Hung Hom Waterfront. The proposed cruise terminal was in full conformity with a number of design and operational criteria including, inter alia, the use of Government lands, no need for reclamation, feasibility for completion by 2011 and enhancement of the public harbourfront. First Street/Second Street FSSSUR TOWNLAND was responsible for obtaining Kerry TOWNLAND 6 2006 A Urban Redevelopment Planning Approval for amendments to the Properties Project Urban Renewal Authority’s comprehensive Limited (in redevelopment at First Street / Second Street association in Sai Ying Pun. with Urban The proposed redevelopment preserves the Renewal valuable historical traits of the local Authority) community, provides attractive and well planned pedestrian and open spaces, whilst also providing quality residential units to upgrade and revitalise the neighbourhood. Customs and Excise VIACHT TOWNLAND was responsible for conducting a Architectural TOWNLAND 4 2006 Department Visual Impact Assessment for the proposed Services Headquarters, Visual Customs and Excise Department Department, Impact Assessment Headquarters at Tin Chiu Street in North Hong Kong Point. The report was subsequently issued to Government all Government tenderers. Proposed Cricket Pitch at ? TOWNLAND was responsible for providing The Lamma AIM Group 2 2006 Lamma Quarry – lands and planning inputs to a feasibility study Cricket Club Feasibility Study for 2 cricket pitches and ancillary facilities on the site of the rehabilitated Lamma Quarry. The study was the basis for seeking subsequent funding and support from the Hong Kong Cricket Association.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Hong Kong Housing HKHS/ TOWNLAND is leading this pioneer Study for Hong Kong TOWNLAND 8 2006 PP/WC Society: Preservation the HKHS and URA which aims at conserving Housing Projects in Wanchai, Hong several listed buildings in Wan Chai South Society Kong through comprehensive after-use proposals. The conservation proposals will, inter alia, (i) maximise the heritage value of the sites, (ii) enhance local identity, (iii) maximise public use and attraction, (iv) create a “node” to help revitalise the surroundings, (v) service community needs and (vi) be compatible with the surroundings. The Study will also consider the development of a wider “heritage node” for the District by linking and integrating existing heritage monuments and attractions through theming, comprehensive streetscape design and landscape proposals. TOWNLAND is responsible for study direction and management, land use planning, landscape planning, social impact assessments and public consultations. Letting of Vacant Parking HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 3 2007 PCASPS Spaces to Non-residents comprehensive review of the data on vacant Housing at Various Sites in parking spaces for letting to the non-residents Authority Kowloon, Hong Kong in previous years (02 to 03) at various public housing estates in the Kowloon District and for submitting a Planning Application to renew the respective planning permissions to continue the letting exercise. The purpose was to make a better and more efficient use of the vacant parking facilities for the estates, including: Ping Shek Estate, Wan Hon Estate, Wo Lok Estate, Lei On Court, Lei Yue Mun Estate, Yau Tong Estate, Ma Tau Wai Estate and Sheung Lok Estate. TOWNLAND was also responsible for providing planning inputs and submitting the S16 Planning Application for Yau Tong Estate for letting the vacant car parking spaces to non-residents for a better and more efficient use of the public resources. Customs and Excise VIACHT TOWNLAND was responsible for the provision The Gammon- Wong Tung & 2 2007 /2 Department of advice on visual impact and the preparation Hip Hing Joint Partners Headquarters, Visual of a Visual Impact Assessment which was Venture (JV) Limited Impact Assessment incorporated into the tender proposal for the Headquarters Building. Due to the visual prominence of the Site and the need to accommodate the required GFA and facilities, building height, disposition, articulation and greening were key considerations.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Castle Peak Cable Tunnel CLP/CP The Castle Peak Cable Tunnel is intended to CLP Power Dragages 8 2007 CTP Project enhance the future cable outlets from Black Hong Kong Hong Kong Point and Castle Peak Power Stations, Limited Limited thereby improving the supply security to the existing network in Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and the Airport. Stretching from the Castle Peak Portal in the west to the Tuen Mun Shaft in the east, the tunnel is approximately 4.5km long with a 4.5m internal diameter to contain eight 132kV cable circuits. TOWNLAND was responsible for providing land use planning advice and obtaining the relevant Planning Approvals for this major public utility installation. Study on Planning for FSPP The Study is to provide a broad planning and Planning TOWNLAND 18 2007 Pedestrians, Hong Kong development framework for more effective Department, pedestrian planning within the metropolitan Hong Kong area of Hong Kong. Drawing upon the Government experience of 3 international cities, Concept Plans are being prepared for 4 Action Areas within the Territory and recommendations made for the identification of major nodes, activity areas and corridors of pedestrian activity, the role of traffic and transport in these areas, land use planning controls and guidelines for pedestrian provision, urban design, landscape and aesthetic considerations, environmental considerations and the institutional framework required to implement new initiatives. Centre for Youth HAB/CY In 1997, the Chief Executive tasked the Home Affairs P&T 10 2001 & DCW & Development, Chai Wan HAB/CY Commission on Youth (COY) to carry out a Bureau/ Architects & 2007 DCW/3 study on youth development. One of the Architectural Engineers major recommendations of the COY report Services Limited was the provision of a central facility for Department, promoting youth development and training. Hong Kong The Centre for Youth Development (CYD) Government comprises a 12-storey facility with a total gross floor area of about 36,900 square metres at the junction of Chai Wan Road and Wan Tsui Road in Chai Wan. Facilities include: (a) a youth convention centre; (b) an information technology centre; (c) a performing and visual arts centre; (d) a youth hostel (150 rooms); (e) a cafeteria and shops; and (f) offices/multi-function rooms. TOWNLAND was responsible for obtaining Town Planning Board APPROVALS for the proposed development, including Approvals for subsequent minor amendments to the original scheme.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Dedicated Premises for THKPU/ TOWNLAND was responsible for obtaining the The Hong Rocco Design 6 2007 CRPMR the School of Hotel and /2 relevant Planning APPROVALS for the Kong Limited Tourism Management proposed dedicated premises for the School Polytechnic [MEDAL OF THE YEAR of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of University OF HONG KONG (2012)] the Hong Kong Polytechnic University at 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The premises included a Teaching Hotel, Teaching Facilities and Staff Quarters. The proposed development will give a new face to the Tsim Sha Tsui East area and give SHTM the visibility of a World-class institution. Chinese University CUHK/ TOWNLAND was responsible for providing The Chinese P&T 2 2007 CMP Campus Master Plan technical planning inputs to the SUCCESSFUL University of Architects & shortlisting for the Campus Master Plan. The Hong Kong Engineers Plan aimed to facilitate the sustainable Limited expansion of the University, strengthen the image of its colleges and facilitate movement into and around the Campus by an integrated pedestrian/ escalator/shuttle network. Proposed New Cruise NCTKT TOWNLAND was responsible for the provision Private Sector TOWNLAND 4 2008 Terminal at Kai Tak of planning inputs and packaging of the Government Tender for the new Cruise Terminal at the end of the former Kai Tak runway. The proposed Cruise Terminal development, with state-of-art facilities in an iconic building, will help Hong Kong to develop into a leading regional cruise hub. Situated on 7.6 ha of land, the new Cruise Terminal will comprise, inter alia, a baggage handling area, a passenger waiting/ queuing area, a customs, immigration and health quarantine area and accommodation for other Government Departments. A maximum of 50,000 square metres in the Cruise Terminal building is allocated for commercial GFA. A key element in the development is integration with the land use pattern planned for the former Kai Tak runway and a public landscaped deck of no less than 22,000 square metres. Public Transport KCRCY TOWNLAND is responsible for obtaining Kowloon Simon Kwan 12 2008 CSS/DD Interchange and PTIPD Town Planning Board approval for minor Canton Railway & Associates Property Detailed Design amendments to the Master Layout Plan for Corporation Limited Consultancy Services, property development above Nam Cheong Nam Cheong Station, Station to ensure conformity with detailed West Rail, N.T., Hong design works. TOWNLAND is also responsible Kong for providing planning advice in respect of station/property interfaces and interfaces with the surrounding environment and the discharge of approval conditions.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Property Design Review KCRC/T The Study will review the property Kowloon- Wong Tung & 10 2008 MS Consultancy Services, development proposal above Tuen Mun Canton Railway Partners PDR-TUN Tuen Mun Station having regard to changes in the Corporation Limited Station, Hong Kong market and development context. TOWNLAND is responsible for provision of all planning advice with regard to the revised property development and master layout plan, liaison with relevant Government Departments and advice on statutory planning parameters. Retail Consultancy HKHA/ is situated in the Hong Kong Vigers 3 2008 RCYLE Services for middle of the in the North Housing Appraisal & Redevelopment of Yuen West New Territories (NWNT) and is suitable Authority Consulting Long Estate – for development into a regional centre. It is Limited Comprehensive the focal point of the existing and planned Development Plan, Hong transport networks in the region and is one Kong of the major centres for the provision of commercial and community facilities in the NWNT. The Hong Kong Housing Authority considers the Subject Site to be suitable for major commercial development for revitalization of the whole District, and therefore has commissioned this Consultancy Study to determine the optimum size of the proposed commercial development. TOWNLAND is responsible for examination and advice on statutory planning parameters, landuse planning, SWOT analysis and consultation with the Planning Department of the HKSAR. Tamar Civic Centre CGCLC TOWNLAND provided planning and urban China State - P&T 12 2008 CTC/2 Development Tender, design inputs to one of the four Tenders for Leighton - Architects Hong Kong this key Civic Centre Development Project. The Yau Lee Joint and design entry was based on the motifs of a Venture Engineers traditional junk and Pearl of the Orient. The Limited design aimed to bring the People to the Harbour, as well as the Harbour to the People through integrated architectural, planning and landscape proposals. Proposed Liquified CAPCO/ TOWNLAND is providing strategic land use Castle Peak TOWNLAND 24 2008 LNGRT Natural Gas (LNG) AF planning advice to CAPCO for their search and Power Terminal Project, Hong development of a LNG Terminal Project in Company Kong Hong Kong. The Terminal will ensure in an Limited environmentally friendly manner the long- (CAPCO) term supply of natural gas to the Black Point Power Station upon the depletion of the existing gas fields off Hainan Island.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Elizabeth House JRGR TOWNLAND is responsible for project Private Sector TOWNLAND 18 2008 Revitalisation Study, Hong management, planning, urban design and Kong landscaping inputs to a study to investigate opportunities for the revitalisation of public areas surrounding Elizabeth House. A comprehensive Traffic / Pedestrian Management Plan with complementary streetscape/greening proposals was prepared for submission to Government Bureaux/ Departments. The Study will be a basis for future public-private sector participation works. Essential Pedestrian WNCCB This is a study to revitalise an area near Times Private Sector TOWNLAND 6 2008 WC(?) Linkage and Streetscape Square including the provision of new Enhancements in pedestrian linkages through buildings, Causeway Bay, Hong building set-backs and associated streetscape Kong enhancements. TOWNLAND is again responsible for Project Management and all soft sector inputs. Agreement No. LHYWC A new cross-boundary control point at Planning Ove Arup and 12 2008 CP CE42/2006 (TP) Planning Liantang/ Heung Yuen Wai and associated Department Partners Study on Liantang/ Heung connecting roads will become a new Hong Kong Yuen Wai Cross-boundary interface between the rapid urban Limited Control Point and its development in Shenzhen and the existing Associated Connecting rural nature of the Heung Yuen Wai area in Road in Hong Kong Hong Kong. There may be greater development pressures in the New Territories as a result of this strategic infrastructure development, and Government will need to consider development control policies to balance rural protection with enhancing cross-boundary ties. A key requirement of this Study was to study the land requirements for a new control point and connecting road alignments and to assess their potential impacts from a strategic perspective. TOWNLAND acted as planning advisor and was responsible for carrying out land use surveys, land status reviews and the socio- economic assessments for the Study.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Idea & Planning TBMCP TOWNLAND was invited to enter this The Board of TOWNLAND 2 2008 C/IPC Competition for a Competition which aimed to create an iconic Management Proposed New Cemetery development for a new Cemetery. The of the Chinese at Tuen Mun Area 46 proposed concept was to remove the Permanent negative stigma associated with cemeteries, Cemeteries at the same time respecting the traditional celebrations and practices. TOWNLAND was responsible for the master planning, architectural and landscape design for the 22 ha Site with 220,000 niches and additional open space for passive recreation and leisure. Based on a theme of constellations, elements of the proposal included a memorial centre, museum, observation deck, garden of remembrance, pet cemetery and public transport interchange. Proposed Supporting PCCW/ TOWNLAND was responsible for coordination PCPD Facilities TOWNLAND 7 2008 OLTEFS Office Use on a Portion of S of and the provision of planning inputs to the Management 13/F at Lai Chi Kok Section 16 Planning Application to the Town Limited Telephone Exchange Planning Board to rationalise the uses in Lai (NKIL 5934), 4 Yuet Lun Chi Kok Telephone Exchange and respond to a Street, Lai Chi Kok, Condition of Consent by Lands Department. Kowloon Granville Circuit GCTST This is a study to develop a package of Private Sector TOWNLAND 12 2009 Revitalisation Study, Hong streetscape enhancements and traffic Kong management proposals to revitalise Granville Circuit in association with the renovation of Park Hotel. TOWNLAND is responsible for project management, planning, urban design and landscaping inputs, and presentation to local residents / shopkeepers, together with consultation with relevant Government Departments. The proposed package of works will be implemented by the Applicant and later handed over to Government. Planning Strategy Paper LTTM/9 TOWNLAND led a multi-disciplinary team of Henderson TOWNLAND 6 2009 (?) & Planning Submission consultants and acted as strategy advisor, Land with Conceptual Land carrying out the necessary land use surveys, Development Use Plan for Lam Tei visual impact assessments, qualitative Company Strategic Growth Area, environmental surveys, local, district and Limited NWNT, Hong Kong strategic planning framework reviews, identifying the development parameters, planning gains, opportunities and constraints and preparing the Conceptual Land Use Plan, in respect of a 170 ha. site which is to be upgraded and developed as a local centre for some 40,000 residents in the context of the sub-regional development strategy for strategic growth in the NWNT.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Conceptual Land Use WYTP(? TOWNLAND led a multi-disciplinary Team to Henderson TOWNLAND 24 2009 ) Plan for Potential prepare a Conceptual Land Use Plan for an Land Housing Development, undeveloped part of the Development Tai Po, Hong Kong (approx. 86 ha.). Development opportunities Company and constraints, development parameters Limited and planning gains were identified with reference to site characteristics (i.e. location, topography, vegetation, accessibility), engineering feasibility, urban design, recreational network, land ownership pattern, visual impact, local/ district/ strategic planning framework and territorial demand for housing. The Site is anticipated to accommodate about 25,000 residents and will serve as a housing site supplementary to the New Strategic Growth Areas to be identified in the Sub-Regional Planning Studies. Agreement No. CE GMPS TOWNLAND provided planning inputs to this Civil ACLA Limited 10 2009 WCB 25/2007 (TP) Greening Master Plan (GMP) which seeks to Engineering & Development of Greening define the overall greening framework for Development Master Plan for Sheung Sheung Wan to Causeway Bay by identifying Department, Wan to Causeway Bay- suitable locations for planting together with Hong Kong Feasibility Study, Hong desirable themes and species. The GMP will Government Kong serve as a guide to the future planning, design [RECIPIENT OF MERIT and implementation of greening works to AWARD] ensure that consistent results can be obtained. Agreement No. CE LUPCA The Security Bureau announced the proposed Planning Ove Arup and 22 2010 60/2005 (TP) Land Use revised Closed Area boundary in 2006. The Department, Partners Planning for the Closed purpose of this Study was to examine the Hong Kong Hong Kong Area, Hong Kong future use of the areas to be released from Government Limited the Closed Area and put them under planning control. This Study carefully examined the development potential and constraints of some 2,330 ha of land which will be released from the original Closed Area. The findings of this Study will enable Planning Department to prepare statutory town plans for these areas prior to coming into effect of the new Closed Area boundary. TOWNLAND was responsible for identifying the development constraints and opportunities of the Study Area, recommending the development parameters of various land uses, as well as proposing layouts and land use concepts.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Agreement No. CE GMPRU TOWNLAND provided inputs to these Civil ACLA Limited 7 2010 A 25/2007 (TP) Greening Greening Master Plans (GMPs) which seek to Engineering & Master Plans for define the overall greening framework for the Development Remaining Areas - Design remaining areas of Hong Kong following Department, and Construction, Hong previous Greening Studies, by identifying Hong Kong Kong suitable locations for planting together with Government [RECIPIENT OF MERIT desirable themes and species. The GMPs will AWARD] serve as a guide to the next stage of the Study which includes the detail design, tendering and construction phases. Agreement No. CE 9/2008 FSCTT This Project proposes to construct an Civil Ove Arup and 32 2010 MTW/2 (HY) Cycle Track Between approx. 22-km long cycle track between Engineering & Partners Tsuen Wan and Tuen Tsuen Wan West and Tuen Mun mainly for Development Hong Kong Mun - Investigation recreational purpose. Greening and Department, Limited streetscape enhancement measures will be Hong Kong provided at appropriate locations. The cycle Government track is divided into two sections, namely Tsuen Wan Section and Tuen Mun Section, with 3 Entry / Exit Hubs located at Tsuen Wan West, Siu Lam and Sam Shing Hui; as well as 4 Resting Places along the Cycle Track. The overall objective of this Study was to undertake the detailed design and facilitate implementation. The Study will remove all technical uncertainties for implementation of the Project. TOWNLAND was responsible for providing statutory planning and urban design input to the design of the Cycle Track including the location and design of the supporting facilities. Research of Existing BEC- The overall objective of this Study was to Business GHK (Hong 10 2010 HBF/IH Harbour Studies and VPVH provide a business case for . Environment Kong) Limited Preparation of an It articulates the business rationale behind Council Integrated Harbour Vision why a change of approach to Harbour and Plan for Victoria planning is necessary and why that change is Harbour needed now. TOWNLAND was responsible for providing planning and urban design expertise on Harbour issues, reviewing existing research and undertaking primary research. Specifically, TOWNLAND was responsible for presenting their proposal in the Harbour planning institutional context to a Harbour Business Forum as well as the high-ranking Government Officials at a Workshop.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Objection to the HKHS/T The Objection was lodged on behalf of the Hong Kong TOWNLAND 24 2010 HEHD Proposed Amendments Hong Kong Housing Society to the Proposed Housing to the Draft North Point Amendments to the Draft North Point Society Outline Zoning Plan No. Outline Zoning Plan (No. S/H8/21) against (1) S/H8/21 in Relation to the demarcation of a 10m wide Wind Amendment Plan No. Corridor within the ex-Tanner Hill R/S/H8/21-B1 & S16 Development Site; and (2) the stipulation of a Planning Application for maximum building height in respect of the Minor Relaxations of the Site. TOWNLAND was responsible for Statutory Restrictions preparation of the written statements and liaison among the Objector and Sub- consultants and with Government Departments. The Objection was partially upheld by the Town Planning Board, vis reduction of the width of the Wind Corridor from 10m to 8m. TOWNLAND was subsequently successful in submitting a S16 Planning Application for Minor Relaxations of the Statutory Height Restrictions. Contract No. 7267/02 WYHRT TOWNLAND led the Consultancy Team to (1) TOWNLAND 7 2010 W Consultancy Services for conduct a Preliminary Environmental Review, Architectural Planning (S16) Traffic Impact Assessment and Noise Impact Services Application, Preliminary Assessment Review for the Proposed Department, Environmental Review, Development and to submit a Section 16 Hong Kong Traffic Impact Planning Application to the Town Planning Government Assessment and Noise Board. TOWNLAND was responsible for (2) Shui On Impact Assessment for overall project management and preparation Construction & Construction of Rank and of the Supplementary Planning Statement. Materials Ltd File Quarters for Both the original Application and a Immigration Department subsequent Application for a revised Proposal at Wo Yi Hop Road, were approved by the Planning Authority. The Tsuen Wan latter was accomplished under the Shui On Construction & Materials Ltd Team after assisting them in their successful Tender for the Design and Construction under Contract No. SST314. Consultancy for Feasibility MTRC/F TOWNLAND provided all regulatory planning MTR DTZ 6 2010 SHKS Study for Hong Kong input to the initial Stage 1 of the Feasibility Corporation Station Phase II Study to establish the viability of developing Development Phase II of Hong Kong Station. The initial Stage included an examination of the commercial demand for and feasibility of basement retail space in this location on a permanent or temporary basis. Public Central Housing HKHA/ Responsible for preparing Photomontages in Hong Kong TOWNLAND 5 2010 NWKR - Development, 2011 support of a Visual Impact Assessment of the Housing Comprehensive Development Scheme. Phase 1 is completed Authority Development Area, Site 6, and Phase 2 is pending. Northern Part of W. Kowloon

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Term Consultancy CLP/GP TOWNLAND was responsible for providing CLP Power TOWNLAND 24 2011 CS/2 Services to CLP Holdings General Planning Consultancy Services for CLP Hong Kong Ltd Power Hong Kong Limited. Projects included: Limited - Statutory Objection to the Draft Tuen Mun Outline Zoning Plan in respect of development restrictions imposed on the Castle Peak Power Station. - Section 16 Planning Application for a proposed Electricity Gantry in Butterfly Valley, Lai Chi Kok. Tseung Kwan O Joint HKUST/ TOWNLAND provided all Planning input and The Hong Kong Andrew Lee 6 2011 JHTKO Hostel, The Hong Kong Specialist Visual Assessment to a SUCCESSFUL University of King Fun & University of Science and Section 16 Planning Application for Residential Science & Associates Technology Institution Use in a Government, Institution Technology and Community Zone. Appointment of Planning HKHS/T This Section 16 Planning Application was Hong Kong TOWNLAND 12 2011 SWEC/3 Consultant for the prepared for an integrated elderly community Housing Proposed Wetland Park and visitor destination project at Tin Shui Wai Society Project at Tin Shui Wai abutting the Wetland Park. It will provide Area 115 elderly accommodation with community, [FINALIST IN THE GREEN leisure, educational and tourism facilities with BUILDING AWARDS] benefits across the generations. The Project aims to enhance family harmony, create a caring culture, provide much-needed elderly accommodation, provide medical facilities for the elderly as well as for the District, create new job opportunities and increase local consumption and interaction in the neighbourhood. TOWNLAND led the Project Team in the preparation of the SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Planning Application to the Town Planning Board and in securing approval in respect of various Planning Conditions. Proposed Taishan Centre, TCHRP TOWNLAND is coordinating a select Team of Taishan TOWNLAND 2 2012 - 2011 Hatton Road, Pokfulam Experts and providing all planning inputs in Charitable the Pre-feasibility Studies to establish the Association viability of providing a Taishan Centre in the Limited Green Belt area along Hong Kong's Morning Trail as both an anti-cancer and cancer recovery facility and public planning gain. Consultancy Service for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 4 2012 CYRPR Visual Impact Assessment HD Visual Impact Assessment and Housing for Choi Yuen Road Public Photomontages in support of a Government Authority Rental Housing initiated S12A Planning Application (Rezoning Development, Sheung Request). Shui, Hong Kong

Visual Impact Assessment HKHA/S TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 3 2012 MPE/2 for Proposed Public Visual Impact Assessment and Housing Housing, Sau Ming Road, Photomontages in support of a Section 12A Authority , Hong Kong Planning Application (Rezoning Request).

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Visual Assessment for a HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 3 2012 CYRPR Home Ownership HD/2 Visual Assessment and Photomontages to Housing Scheme at Hin Tin Street, facilitate public consultation for a Home Authority Tai Wai, Hong Kong Ownership Scheme. Visual Assessment for a ASD/VI TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Architectural TOWNLAND 2 2012 AKTD Proposed Centre of Visual Assessment and Photomontages to Services Excellence in Paediatrics support a Proposed Centre of Excellence in Department, at Cheung Yip Street Paediatrics. Hong Kong Within the South Apron Government Corner of Comprehensive CWKST TOWNLAND provided strategic planning Consortium of TOWNLAND 2 2012 R Restructuring of the Chai inputs to a Private Sector Proposal for Private Wan Kok Industrial Area comprehensive restructuring of an obsolete Landowners Industrial Area in the northern part of Chai Wan Kok, Tsuen Wan. The proposal is made in response to the recent policy initiative to increase the land supply for residential use and for the benefit and welfare of the general public. This Project was undertaken in association with the Development Opportunities Office of the Development Bureau and Planning Department. Redevelopment of the Ex- ASDFTT TOWNLAND was responsible for co-ordinating Architectural Andrew Lee 12 2012 M Fire Services Married the SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Planning Services King Fun & Quarters in Fu Tei, Tuen Application for this Project. The Site is Department, Associates Mun severely constrained in terms of traffic and rail Hong Kong Architects Ltd noise as well as potential risk from an Government adjacent pigging station. A key task was to develop a layout that is environmentally sound. Planning Advisory PCCW/ PCCW intended to convert unused portions of PCCW TOWNLAND 2 2012 GICDC Services on the various Telephone Exchange Buildings in Solutions Development of Data Government, Institution or Community Centres in the Unused (“G/IC”) zones for Data Centre. TOWNLAND Portions of Existing was responsible for the provision of Planning Telephone Exchange Advice with regard to implementation through Buildings in Various “G/IC” the existing planning framework and without Zones undue risks or delays. TOWNLAND’s advice was compatible with subsequent/parallel actions / submissions to the Buildings Authority and Lands Department by CLIENT.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Proposed Temporary Use HKHS/T Area 112 Tin Shui Wai (TSW) is located in close Hong Kong TOWNLAND 8 2012 SWVT Project (10 years) at Tin proximity to the Hong Kong Housing Society’s Housing Shui Wai Area 112 (Site B), Integrated Elderly Community Project at Area Society North West New 115. The purpose of the Temporary Use Territories Project is to create synergy with the facilities for the elderly at Area 115 whilst giving fresh economic impetus to the District through the provision of vocational training and new employment opportunities. The Project includes the following components: (i) Elderly Resources Centre; (ii) Wellness Centre (including a day care centre and a rehabilitation centre for the elderly); (iii) Vocational Training Centre; and (iv) Commercial Facilities (including small scale spaces for start-up businesses and an eating place). In addition, a week-end/holiday open- air market was proposed to increase the vibrancy and social atmosphere of the Site as a whole. TOWNLAND was responsible for providing all planning and landscape inputs to the scheme including securing Town Planning Board APPROVAL. TOWNLAND was also responsible for securing approval in respect of various Planning Conditions related to landscape and for preparing the technical specifications for the Landscape Design which were incorporated into the Construction Tender Documents. Proposed Cricket Pitch HKCA/ TOWNLAND provided statutory and land use Hong Kong LINK 21 26 2012 GDB and Ancillary Facilities at planning inputs to the Feasibility Study for Cricket Limited. Gin Drinkers' Bay Landfill development of a Cricket Pitch. International Association – Feasibility Study Standard Cricket Facilities were proposed to: 1) meet the niche demand for a grass cricket pitch in Hong Kong; 2) enable Hong Kong to hold international cricket events; and 3) promote cricket activities in Hong Kong, for the approval of Client and in-principle endorsement by Government and the District Council.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Expansion of Baptist HKBH/J TOWNLAND provided all Planning inputs and Hong Kong Ronald Lu & 12 2012 RKT Hospital and Site Search, Specialist Visual Assessment to two separate Baptist Partners Junction Road, Kowloon Section 16 Planning Applications for the Hospital Tong, Kowloon Proposed Expansion of the Hong Kong Baptist Hospital. The Section 16 for Block D entailed a Minor Relaxation of the Statutory Building Height Restriction, whilst the Section 16 for Block E was for a Minor Relaxation of the Plot Ratio Restriction. The Application for Block D were APPROVED by the Town Planning Board. A parallel strategy was investigated by TOWNLAND to increase space for medical facilities within the main Hospital Complex by accommodating ancillary facilities (eg. laundry and supporting offices) off-site. TOWNLAND was responsible for providing the land use planning advice in the SUCCESSFUL Site Search Exercise. Consultancy Service for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 4 2013 CYRPR Visual Impact Assessment HD/3 Visual Impact Assessment and Housing for a Home Ownership Photomontages in support of a Section 16 Authority Scheme at Ex- Hau Planning Application to the Town Planning Factory Estate, Tsuen Board. Wan Consultancy Service for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 4 2013 CYRPR Visual Impact Assessment HD/5 Visual Impact Assessment and Housing for a Home Ownership Photomontages in support of a Section Authority Scheme at Tung Tau Planning 16 Application to the Town Planning Industrial Estate, Yuen Board. Long Consultancy Service for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 4 2013 CYRPR Visual Assessment for a HD/4 Visual Assessment and Photomontages to Housing Home Ownership support a Proposed Home Ownership Authority Scheme at Pik Tin Street, Scheme. Shatin Area 4D Agreement No. CE NENTN Due to rising public aspirations, Hong Kong’s Civil Ove Arup and 52 2013 DA 61/2007 (CE) North East greater integration with Mainland China, the Engineering & Partners New Territories New opening up of the Closed Frontier Area and Development Hong Kong Development Areas. development of the Loop, the Department, Limited Planning and Engineering Study will develop an appropriate Land Use Hong Kong Study - Investigation Framework to guide the planning of the Kwu Government Tung North, North and / New Development Areas. The Study will develop practical solutions based on People-Oriented Communities and Sustainable Living Environments. TOWNLAND was responsible for providing land use and institutional planning, urban design and public engagement inputs to the Study, including the preparation of Outline Development Plans, Layout Plans and associated Explanatory Statements.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Proposed District YTB/4 TOWNLAND was responsible for coordinating Private Sector TOWNLAND 36 2013 Revitalisation with Minor the Section 16 Planning Application and Relaxation of Plot Ratio preparing the Visual Impact Assessment for a Restriction in the Proposed District Revitalisation Scheme at a “Comprehensive strategic location on the Waterfront with Development Area” Minor Relaxation of Plot Ratio Restriction Zoning at Yau Tong Bay within the 9.9 ha “Comprehensive Development Area” zone at Yau Tong Bay, at the Eastern Gateway of Victoria Harbour. The prime objectives were to achieve an optimal scheme in compliance with the statutory and non-statutory provisions relevant to the Site as prescribed in the Outline Zoning Plan and the relevant Planning Brief; improve the environmental and visual qualities of the Area; proactively implement the statutory planning intention for the Area; provide Public Planning Gain, eg. in the form of a Waterfront Promenade; and ensure compatibility with the existing developments in the surrounding area. The scheme was APPROVED by the Town Planning Board. Visual Impact PSOHH TOWNLAND acted PRO-BONO for Residents Residents of TOWNLAND 10 2013 V Assessment and of Pak Sha O in preparing a Visual Impact Pak Sha O Objection to the “Village Assessment and Objection Statement against Village Type Development” Zone the “Village Type Development” Zone which at Pak Sha O Village in would allow for New Territories Exempt the Draft Pak Sha O Houses (Modern Village Houses) to be built Development Permission in this century-old Hakka Village that has Area Plan (DPA/NE- been well-preserved by the local Residents. PSO/1) There has been no new development since 1965 and thus the completeness of the Village in terms of its heritage value is considered extremely high. The intention of the Objection is to protect this UNSPOILT Village in the public interest and for future generations. Section 16 Planning EB/HKR The Hong Kong Red Cross Princess Education TOWNLAND 2 2013 CPAS Application for Proposed Alexandra School provides multi-faceted Bureau Conversion Works of curricula for a diverse range of physical and Hong Kong Red Cross intellectual disabilities at both primary and Princess Alexandra secondary levels. Due to existing School, 8 Rehab Road, overcrowding and special needs Kwun Tong requirements, there is a dire demand to improve facilities to enhance the quality of the teaching environment for staff and students alike. TOWNLAND prepared a SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Planning Application to support expansion of the existing school within a Green Belt Zone.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Regional and Site Specific HKIA/L TOWNLAND was commissioned to undertake Airport DTZ 9 2013 CDHKIA Consultancy Study on land use and master planning for the future Authority Hong Landside Commercial development of the North Commercial Kong Development at the Hong District (NCD) at the Hong Kong International Kong International Airport (HKIA). Broad Alternative Airport Development Concept Plans were prepared and translated into a Recommended Outline Development Plan, Outline Development Programme, Layout Plans and Urban Design Strategies for the development of specific land uses within the NCD. A key focus was placed on providing a high level of flexibility for the long term implementation of development proposals within the NCD across a host of different phases and taking into account changing market conditions. A Strategic Planning Framework was also prepared in respect of the Greater Study Area including Tung Chung, North Lantau and Tuen Mun in order to establish a wider Airport City and to capitalise on the bridgehead economy which will be established upon construction of the Tuen Mun Chek Lap Kok Link and the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge Link. The Strategic Planning Framework is based on an analysis of the regional planning context of the HKIA and will provide impetus for the Hong Kong SAR Government to consider airport related uses in their future planning in the Airport Neighbourhood. Marina Development MDS TOWNLAND coordinated a select Team of Private Sector TOWNLAND 12 2014 Studies (Regional - Hong Experts and provided all planning inputs in Kong) the Site Search and Pre-feasibility Studies to identify a suitable site for a viable Marina Development in Hong Kong. Feasibility Study for HKHS/T Subsequent to securing Section 16 Planning Hong Kong TOWNLAND 18 2014 SWEC/4 Identification of Optimum Permission from the Town Planning Board, Housing Development Parameters TOWNLAND led this Feasibility Study to review Society for the Integrated Elderly the approved land use mix of the Integrated Community Project in Tin Elderly Community Project (IECP) in light of Shui Wai Area 115, North updated planning circumstances and to West New Territories evaluate possible options for the Hong Kong Housing Society to enhance the efficiency of the IECP. The Study also assessed the comparative benefits, financial viability and implementability of the recommended parameters.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Proposed Amendment to PKE TOWNLAND led a Team of Consultants and Private Sector TOWNLAND 36 2014 the Approved Ping Kong acted as Strategy Advisor to prepare a Section Outline Zoning Plan No. 12A Planning Application (Rezoning Request) S/NE-PK/11 from in respect of 14.4 ha. of land in Ping Kong. The “Agriculture” to proposed amendment to the Outline Zoning “Comprehensive Plan was to enable the development of a Development Area” on comprehensive low-rise, low-density Various Lots in DD91 near residential project (i.e. around 200 houses) Ping Kong, Sheung Shui, with ancillary facilities and Public Planning New Territories Gain (eg. in the form of open space/ recreational provision/ conservation). Development opportunities and constraints, development parameters and planning gains were identified with reference to site characteristics (i.e. location, topography, vegetation, ecology and accessibility), traffic impact, engineering feasibility, land ownership pattern, visual impact and the local/ district/ strategic planning framework. TOWNLAND was also responsible for preparing the Visual Impact Assessment, Landscape Master Plan and Landscape Impact Assessment. Agreement No. GEO CEDD/ TOWNLAND was the Lead Consultant for this Civil TOWNLAND 8 2014 NSWYL 05/2012 Consultancy Section 16 Planning Application to develop a Engineering & Services for Submission prefabrication yard on a 1.6 ha parcel of Development Under Section 16 of the Government-owned land in Yuen Long The Department, Town Planning Ordinance objective of the Project was to identify the Hong Kong (Cap. 131) for feasibility of and development parameters for Government Development of a the industrial operation and to propose a Prefabrication Yard at Concept Plan to secure Town Planning Board , Yuen approval, while remaining flexible for future Long operators. TOWNLAND was responsible for the planning, design and landscape components of the Project and led the multi- disciplinary Consultancy Team responsible for conducting supporting technical assessments. TOWNLAND was also the Submitting Agent for the Section 16 Planning Application to the TPB and for securing the necessary approvals to bring the development to fruition.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Luxury Hotel HLRWS TOWNLAND coordinated a Section 16 Shangri-La TOWNLAND 12 2014 S Development at the Planning Application for one of Asia Pacific’s Hotel Hung Hom Waterfont, leading luxury Hotel Groups for a five-star (Kowloon) Kowloon Hotel Development within a Comprehensive Limited Development Area ("CDA") Zone at a prominent site fronting Victoria Harbour. The Proposed Development will significantly enhance the Hung Hom Waterfront by revitalising the area and activating the Public Waterfront Promenade through complementary uses and an integrated design. The unique design of the Development based on an innovative three- dimensional stepping strategy demonstrates World-class architecture that befits a prominent Harbourfront site. Surrounding public spaces (including adjacent Public Waterfront Promenade and Planned Public Park) are fully integrated into the design through, inter alia, building height/ terracing, landscape treatment, building setbacks and pedestrian linkages. TOWNLAND was responsible for co- ordination and preparation of the SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Planning Application as well as for packaging the landscape proposals. Redevelopment of FSAM/2 Following a winning competition entry, Kerry TOWNLAND 12 2014 Industrial Boatyard Site, TOWNLAND led a multi-disciplinary Properties Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong Consultancy Team to develop a scheme for Limited Island the redevelopment of a 2.4 ha Industrial Boatyard/ Sawmill Site adjacent to The Larvotto (a high-end Residential Development) in order to remove existing industrial/residential interfaces. The Proposed Development involves consolidation and upgrading of the existing boatyards as part of an overall scheme to redevelop the Site as a Yacht Centre. A Maritime Museum is also proposed as a Public Planning Gain. TOWNLAND was also responsible for obtaining the necessary planning approvals.

Proposed Waterfront QBW TOWNLAND provided Planning, Urban Private Sector TOWNLAND 8 2014 Leisure and Tourism Design, and Visual Impact advice, including Development at Land preparation of a Development Options North of Hoi Yu Street, Report, for a proposed waterfront leisure Quarry Bay, Hong Kong and tourism development on land north of Hoi Yu Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. TOWNLAND subsequently presented the Preferred Development Option to the Policy and Project Co-ordination Unit of the Chief Secretary for Administration's Private Office.

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Consultancy Services for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 4 2014 CSWSK Visual Impact Assessment M Visual Impact Assessment and Housing for Proposed Public Photomontages in support of a SUCCESSFUL Authority Rental Section 16 Planning Application to the Town Housing Development at Planning Board. Lai Chi Kok Road and Tonkin Street, Cheung Sha Wan Proposed Prefabrication CEDD/ TOWNLAND was commissioned by Civil Civil TOWNLAND 3 2014 NSWYL Yard at Government- /2 Engineering and Development Department Engineering Owned Land in Tsing (CEDD) to assess appropriate development and Keung Street, Tsing Yi parameters and layouts for a Proposed Development Prefabrication Yard at Tsing Keung Street, Department, Tsing Yi. The Project Site is situated next to a Hong Kong Potentially Hazardous Installation (PHI). Due Government to a proposed increase in working population on the Project Site, a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) was required to demonstrate that the risk posed by the PHI in the Proposed Prefabrication Yard is in compliance with the Hong Kong Risk Guidelines. TOWNLAND was responsible for the Planning Proposal and coordination of the successful QRA Submission to the Coordinating Committee on Land-use Planning and Control relating to Potentially Hazardous Installations (CCPHI). Section 16 Planning ASD/YY TOWNLAND was responsible for co- Architectural Andrew Lee 24 2014 WVR Application for a ordinating the SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Services King Fun & Proposed Departmental Planning Application as well as undertaking Department, Associates Quarters for Customs & the Visual Impact Assessment for this Hong Kong Architects Excise Department on Project. The Site is constrained in terms of Government Limited Government Land in DD dense vegetation and steep slopes in Non- 242, Yau Yue Wan Village Building Areas. In order to preserve the Road, Area 22 Tseung existing protected trees on the Site and to Kwan O, Kowloon ensure slope safety for future residents, innovative geotechnical measures were proposed. TOWNLAND facilitated dialogue between the various Government Departments and the Project Team to develop a feasible and balanced building layout to satisfy, inter alia, landscape, traffic, engineering, environmental and user concerns.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Objection to Amendment HKBU/ TOWNLAND was responsible for providing Hong Kong TOWNLAND 9 2014 LWLTI Item A in Respect of the strategic and statutory planning advice to the Baptist Draft Kowloon Tong Hong Kong Baptist University in respect of University Outline Zoning Plan No. their SUCCESSFUL Objection to the rezoning S/K18/17 in Relation to of the ex-Lee Wai Lee Campus (ex-LWL) Site Rezoning of a Site at from “Government, Institution and Renfrew Road, Covering Community (9)” Zone to “Residential (Group the Southern Part of the B)” Zone. The ex-LWL Site is considered to be ex-Lee Wai Lee Campus the only practical and logical site available to from “Government, the Hong Kong Baptist University to meet its Institution or Community current and future expansion needs, and its (9)” to “Residential loss would mean irrevocable loss to the (Group B)” Institution and to Hong Kong's educational interests as a whole. Planning Consultancy HKSH/ TOWNLAND led a Multidisciplinary Team of Hong Kong TOWNLAND 2 2015 CHRSS Services for Proposed Consultants to study the development Housing Subsidized Housing potential of a proposed subsidized housing Society Development in Sheung development in Sheung Shui for the Hong Shui, New Territories Kong Housing Society. The Study also assessed various design options to determine an optimal housing supply to be developed on the Site in balance with technical and cost constraints. TOWNLAND was responsible for Project Management, Land Use Planning, and preparation of the Visual Impact Assessment, and Rezoning Exercise in close liaison with Planning Department. Planning Consultancy ASD/IR TOWNLAND provided project co-ordination Architectural TOWNLAND 12 2015 TKTDA Services for Sites 1D3 and and planning consultancy inputs for Minor Services 1D2, Kai Tak Relaxation of Building Height for two sites Department, Development Area (Site 1D2 and 1D3) in Kai Tak Development Hong Kong Area as part of CEDD’s Area-wide SUCCESSFUL Government S16 Planning Application to increase Development Intensity in Kai Tak Development Area. Consultancy Service for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 6 2015 CYRPR Visual Impact Assessment HD/6 Visual Impact Assessment and Housing for Choi Yuen Road Public Photomontages in support of a Section 16 Authority Rental Housing Planning Application, which was SUCCESSFUL. Development, Sheung Shui, Hong Kong

Consultancy Services for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was responsible for preparing a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 12 2015 NWKR Visual Impact Assessment (Con'td) Visual Impact Assessment and Housing for Proposed Public Photomontages in support of a Section 16 Authority Rental Housing Planning Application to the Town Planning Development at North Board, which was SUCCESSFUL. West Kowloon Reclamation Site 6

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Naval Servicemen SGA/FA TOWNLAND led a Team of Consultants to Servicemen’s TOWNLAND 12 2015 Centre, , secure a permanent site for the Servicemen’s Guides Central Harbourfront Guides Association ("SGA") building at Association Fenwick Pier which has been operating on Short Term Tenancies. The existing building has been in place since 1965 serving as a mixed-use Community Facility providing supporting services to visiting naval personnel from around the World on a non- profit basis. As the Site is zoned “Open Space”, TOWNLAND also coordinated the SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Planning Application in consultation with the relevant Government Bureaux, Harbourfront Commission and Government Departments and in the context of the overall Planning Intention for the Area.

Objection to Proposed SBR/2 TOWNLAND was commissioned in 2012 to Stanley TOWNLAND 24 2016 Underground Multi- provide strategic and statutory planning Residents Storey Car Park at the Site advice to the Stanley Residents Concern Concern Group of the Public Transport Group in their Objection to Terminus at Stanley Government/District Council to the Proposed Village Road/Tai Tam Underground Multi-Storey Car Park at the Site Village Road, Stanley of the Public Transport Terminus at Stanley Village Road/Tai Tam Village Road, Stanley.

TOWNLAND was responsible for preparation of the written statements and liaison between the Objector and Traffic Sub- Consultant. To date (2016) the Concern Group has been SUCCESSFUL in its Objection. Consultancy Services for HKHA/ TOWNLAND was commissioned to prepare a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 17 2016 CDADH a Visual Impact Visual Impact Assessment Study and Housing Assessment for Proposed photomontages in support of a SUCCESSFUL Authority Developments at the Section 16 Application to the Town Planning Comprehensive Board for proposed public rental/ subsidized Development Area housing developments including water (“CDA”) Site in Diamond feature park, landscape walk, religious Hill facilities, public transport interchange and multiple recreational and open space facilities within a Comprehensive Development Area Zone. Visual Impact Assessment ASD/HA TOWNLAND was commissioned to prepare a Architectural TOWNLAND 18 2016 SSCTS for ’s W Visual Impact Assessment Study and Services Supporting Services photomontages for Hospital Authority’s Department Centre in Tin Shui Wai proposed Supporting Services Centre (SSC). The Study assessed three different development options for the proposed SSC with the intention to minimise and mitigate potential implications to surrounding residential developments.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Judicial Review of the TSTEP On 21.8.2015, the Metro Planning Committee Shangri-La Mayer Brown 4 2016 Town Planning Board’s of the Town Planning Board (TPB) approved Hotel JSM Approval of Application a Section 16 Planning Application to allow for (Kowloon) No A/K1/250 in respect a number of 2-storey buildings and elevated Limited and of Proposed Promenade to be erected at The Avenue of Sino Land Development at The Stars and Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade thereby Company Avenue of Stars and Tsim blocking the waterfront in both "visual" and Limited Sha Tsui Promenade, "connectivity" terms. TOWNLAND's Clients Tsim Sha Tsu submitted a third party Judicial Review (JR) of the TPB’s decision and commissioned TOWNLAND to provide planning and visual impact support for the Legal Team. Ms Keren Seddon acted as Expert Witness on statutory planning matters and Ms Cindy Tsang acted as Expert Witness in respect of the visual impact assessment. The approved development scheme was subsequently retracted by Government and the Project Proponent after submission of the JR and amidst public objection.

Proposed Public Rental HKHS/S TOWNLAND led a Team of Consultants to Hong Kong TOWNLAND 30 2016 PWR Housing Development at study the feasibility for developing a highly Housing Shek Pai Wan Road constrained site for Proposed Public Rental Society Housing Development with ancillary facilities. The Site mainly comprises engineered slopes and trees. The Feasibility Study also assessed various design options to determine an optimal housing supply to be developed on the Site in balance with technical and cost constraints. Subject to the findings of the Study, TOWNLAND was responsible for preparation of the SUCCESSFUL Section 12A Planning Application (Rezoning Request). The Project aims to provide the Site as a decanting Site for the existing tenants of Yue Kwong Chuen, which is being proposed for redevelopment under separate Study. TOWNLAND was responsible for Project Management, Land Use Planning, and Preparation of the Visual Impact Assessment and Landscape Master Plan. Section 12A Planning TPTH TOWNLAND led a Multidisciplinary Team of Private Sector TOWNLAND 40 2017 Application for Proposed Consultants and was Strategic Advisor to Amendment to the Draft prepare a SUCCESSFUL Section 12A Planning Tai Po Outline Zoning Application (Rezoning Request) to amend the Plan No. S/TP/25 from Draft Tai Po OZP No. S/TP/25 to upzone “Residential (Group C)” to Various Lots in D.D.34 and D.D.36 and “Residential (Group C) 11” adjoining Government Land in Tsiu Hang, Tai at Various Lots in D.D. 34 Po, to increase housing supply in a and D.D. 36 and Adjoining sustainable manner. The Indicative Government Land, Tsiu Development Scheme responds to Hang, Tai Po. Government's Policy initiatives to increase housing supply to meet the pressing housing demand.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Residential cum Medical HKHS/ TOWNLAND provided strategic, planning and Hong Kong Chau Lam 22 2017 USST and Healthcare and visual impact advice for a Feasibility Study of a Housing Architects Public Transport proposed residential cum medical and Society Interchange Complex at a healthcare and public transport interchange Site adjacent to University complex. The Study assessed four Station in Shatin, New development options against unique Territories constraints in terms of transport, environmental requirements, design requirements and land use conditions. Planning Advisory HKSH/R TOWNLAND coordinated a select Team of Hong Kong TOWNLAND 46 2017 Services and Section 12A Experts and provided all planning inputs in Sanatorium Planning Application the Planning Strategy, Strategic Consultations, Hospital (Rezoning Request) to Site Search, Implementation Mechanisms/ allow for "Hospital" Use in Programming for Hospital development/ the "OU: Business" Zone expansion plans. Subsequent to the at 3 A Kung Ngam Road, SUCCESSFUL Rezoning Request, TOWNLAND Shau Kei Wan was also responsible for the SUCCESSFUL S16 Planning Application and is currently SUCCESSFULLY Discharging the Planning Conditions. Proposed Temporary SKSFS/T TOWNLAND provided PRO-BONO Services to Sai Kung Stray TOWNLAND 30 2017 TWL Use of Land Not the Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation Friends Exceeding a Period of 3 (SKSFF), a volunteer, charitable organization Foundation Years for Dog Kennel devoted to providing shelter, care, training, Limited Facility (Animal Boarding protection (including food and medical Establishment) at DD207, treatment) and re-homing services to stray Lot 465, Shap Sz Heung, dogs in HK. In 2014, the SKSFF was unexpectedly faced with the threat of eviction from their kennels in Ho Chung, Sai Kung after investing in major upgrading works. Working together with a Team of like- minded professionals, TOWNLAND secured a hard-won APPROVAL from the Town Planning Board for a temporary reprovisioning site within the "Conservation Area" zone in Shap Sz Heung, Ma On Shan. TOWNLAND subsequently provided our PRO-BONO support to this worthy Project through the Discharge of Approval Conditions.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Proposed Comprehensive HCNV Subsequent to leading a Section 16 Planning Private Sector TOWNLAND 24 Ongoing Residential Development Application and Section 17 Review, at Various Lots in DD 214 TOWNLAND was engaged to advise and and 244 and on assist on a Section 17B Appeal in relation to a Government Land at J/O comprehensive residential development of Ho Chung Road / proposed at the junction of Ho Chung Road Hiram’s Highway, Sai and Hiram’s Highway. TOWNLAND acted as Kung the Chief Expert Witness against the Town Planning Board (TPB) at the Appeal which was SUCCESSFUL. The TPB's rejection grounds on the S17 Review included an alleged failure to demonstrate that (1) the Planning intention in respect of the Comprehensive Development Area ("CDA") zoning of the Site would not be adversely affected and (2) that the potential industrial / residential interface problems could be adequately addressed. TOWNLAND is now responsible for Discharge of the Planning Conditions. Section 16 Planning UC/VR TOWNLAND was appointed as Planning University of Bing Thom [TBD] Ongoing MD Application for University Consultant to prepare and submit a Section Chicago Architects of Chicago Center in 16 Planning Application for a proposed Foundation in Hong Kong at Mount “Educational Institution” in a “Residential Hong Kong Davis (Group C)3” Zone and “Road” with proposed Limited Minor Relaxation of Plot Ratio and Site Coverage Restrictions at the ex-Victoria Road Detention Centre (Western Portion) Victoria Road, Mount Davis. The Project will serve as The University of Chicago's new campus in Hong Kong, and as a base for their Asian operations. This educational facility and heritage legacy project will accommodate the University’s prestigious Executive MBA Program, undergraduate functions, and other academic / teaching / administrative functions. As a sensitive gesture to the Site’s challenging topography, extensive vegetation, and sprawling heritage structures, a new 3-storey elevated academic building is proposed to float lightly over the existing landscape and preserved heritage buildings. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of internationally renowned designers and local experts, TOWNLAND was responsible for the SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Planning Submission, the Visual Impact Assessment, and the Landscape Impact Assessment. TOWNLAND is currently responsible for Advisory Services and Discharge of Planning Conditions.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Comprehensive Urban KRSS/2, A Study and series of ongoing Submissions to Hopewell TOWNLAND 48 Ongoing 3, 4, 5 & Renewal, Revitalisation of 6 the Town Planning Board and Government led Holdings the Public Realm and by TOWNLAND to achieve environmental Limited Conservation in Wan Chai improvement, revitalisation of the District and South, Hong Kong conservation of a Grade 1 historical building at 55 Ship Street through private initiatives. This proposal includes an Hotel, Residential and Open Space Development at a number of linked Sites at Kennedy Road, Queen's Road East, Ship Street, Hillside Terrace and Nam Koo Terrace. The intention is to channel private capital into the property sector as a stimulus to the lacklustre economy; create a catalyst for socio-economic growth; provide a coherent and integrated comprehensive development in Wan Chai South; avoid piecemeal and sporadic development; attract population back into the District though the provision of well-serviced residential accommodation; help meet Government Policy objectives on residential accommodation; better utilize existing school provision; provide employment opportunities; provide visitor attractions, hospitality and convention facilities; improve the Open Space provision in the District, at the same time facilitating the Ship Street Revitalisation Scheme and encouraging social interaction of the local population; create a pedestrian - friendly environment with a system of dedicated pedestrian walkways and provide for the disabled; preserve and upgrade historical buildings and their environs; and improve the vibrancy of the District. With the stimulus of these integrated development proposals for the area, a central attraction to Wan Chai South is to be created. Marina-led Mixed Use TBOL TOWNLAND is providing strategic planning Private Sector TOWNLAND 24 Ongoing Development on Land in advice and coordinating an on-going Section the South-West of 12A Planning Application (Rezoning Request) Lamma Island for a marina-led mixed-use development situated on land currently zoned for Agricultural use and within sensitive Nature Conservation zonings. The Proposed Development comprises a 430,000 sqm. Marina of Regional importance for large luxury yachts of up to 100m in length; approx. 850 residential units; new conservation corridor; eco-resort/hotel; and associated developments.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Conservation and CPSVPF TOWNLAND was responsible for providing The Hong Kong TOWNLAND 12 Ongoing CM/2 & Revitalization Project, 3 & 4 Regulatory Planning, Town Planning and Jockey Club Central Police Station, Urban Design advice for the Conservation Victoria Prison and the and Revitalisation of the Central Police Former Central Station Compound. The aims of this Project Magistracy are to create a new Visitor Destination (with law and order museum and new arts and cultural centre integrated with the surrounding area), to enhance the overall cohesiveness of the physical and social attributes of the area and to benefit the key stakeholders, the general public and international visitors alike. It is also a golden opportunity to bring new life to an obsolete but highly valuable site in historic, cultural and architectural terms, that can potentially be a win-win for all, including the surrounding community. TOWNLAND was also responsible for coordinating the SUCCESSFUL Section 16 Planning Application to the Town Planning Board and for obtaining Town Planning Board APPROVAL for the redesign of one of the new buildings. TOWNLAND is currently commissioned by Client in an advisory role. S17B Planning Appeal in ATNSW Ms Keren Seddon was appointed to act as Joyous Cheer Clyde & Co 5 Ongoing respect of Proposed Expert Witness in the Section 17B Appeal Limited (Legal Team) Columbarium in against the Town Planning Board (TPB)'s and Albert So “Government, Institution decision to reject a Planning Application for a Surveyors or Community” and Proposed Columbarium west of Pok Oi Limited “Undetermined" Zones, Hospital in Yuen Long. One of the DD 115 and Adjoining fundamental grounds of the Appeal was Government Land in Au against the TPB's reason for rejection that Tau, Nam Sang Wai, Yuen the Proposed Columbarium would unduly Long constrain the optimization of the future land use of the wider “Undetermined” zone under internal study by Planning Department and within which the Proposed Columbarium is to be located in a discrete and isolated portion. In addition to preparing the Expert Statement which addressed, inter alia, the difference between plan making and development control functions of the TPB, Ms Seddon was also cross-examined at the Appeal Hearing.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Provision of Sports HAB/PF TOWNLAND is providing all strategic land use Home Affairs Deloitte 18 Ongoing SHK Facilities in Hong Kong and planning inputs to a study on the Bureau China (CONFIDENTIAL) demand and supply of sports facilities in Hong Kong. The study findings will inform the Government’s policy objectives on sports development and planning for provision of sports facilities. The project involves study of international best practices, and the development of a methodology for the future provision of sports facilities across the Territory including a review of the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines. Hong Kong Offshore CAPCO/ TOWNLAND is commissioned as Planning CLP Power TOWNLAND 6 Ongoing LNGRT LNG Terminal Project AF/2 Consultant to provide planning advice for the Hong Kong/ (CONFIDENTIAL) development of Hong Kong’s first Offshore Hong Kong LNG Terminal. This Project involves the (i) Electric review of international best practices on the implementation and planning of LNG Terminals against local legislation governing Potentially Hazardous Installations; (ii) strategy for engagement with the relevant Government Authorities; and (iii) preparation of necessary planning documents required for submission to the Coordinating Committee on Land-use Planning and Control relating to Potentially Hazardous Installations (CCPHI). Consultancy Services for IPLS TOWNLAND is commissioned to undertake a Impact Energy SMEC (Asia) 6 Ongoing for Planning Review of three potential sites in the Limited Hong Kong Solar Farm New Territories for development of solar (CONFIDENTIAL) Feasibility Study - Stage 1 farms. This project involves (1) overview of Planning Consultancy the statutory and non-statutory planning Services (CONFIDENTIAL) contexts in respect of the Sites and surrounding areas, (2) identification of planned projects in the vicinity of the Sites, (3) identification of key issues, development opportunities and constraints, (4) advice on development boundaries for further study, and (5) identification of planning requirements for further study.

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Visual Impact HKSKH/ TOWNLAND is commissioned to prepare a Hong Kong TOWNLAND 24 Ongoing BH Assessment for Visual Impact Assessment (VIA) for a Sheng Kung Proposed Hospital in proposed hospital development to be Hui Conjunction with the integrated within the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Conservation of Hui’s (HKSKH) Heritage Compound in Central. Various Historic Heritage buildings within the Compound Buildings at the HKSKH include Bishop’s House, St Paul’s Church Compound and the Church Guest House (Martin House), which are valued as Grade 1 Historic Buildings, and the Old SKH Kei Yan Primary School (Kong Kit Building), which is a Grade 2 Historic Building. In addition to assessing Visual Impact from surrounding points of interest in accordance with Town Planning Board Guidelines, TOWNLAND is co-operating with the Commissioner for Heritage Office of Development Bureau and the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) to assess the visual impact on various heritage buildings within Central. Various Section 16 Responsible for providing professional Government Normally N/A N/A Planning Applications; development consultancy services including Departments, TOWNLAND Section 17 Planning coordination of multi-disciplinary teams; Institutions Reviews; Section 17B acting as Submitting Agent; acting as Expert and the Private Appeals, Building Witness ; and undertaking Public Sector Appeals, Application to Consultation. Lands Tribunal (Compulsory Sale for Redevelopment) and Judicial Reviews (as Expert Witness); Liquor License Application; Statutory OZP and DPA Objections; Section 12A Planning Applications (Rezoning Requests) and Development Advisory, eg. on Strategic Land Acquisitions, Hong Kong

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Project TCL REF Project Description Client Lead Duration Completed Consultant of (year) Project (months) Various Urban Design Coordination of Concept and Master Layout Government Normally N/A N/A Studies, Concept Plans / Plan Schemes mainly for comprehensive Departments, TOWNLAND Comprehensive Master residential and recreational developments in Institutions Layout Plans, Hong Kong urban, rural and coastal situations, with an and the Private increasing number of urban renewal, business Sector district revitalisation and tourism projects, eg. (90 ha), Tai Kok Tsui (70 ha), Cheung Muk Tau (12 ha), Mau Tin Marina (12.9 ha), Ha Yau Tin Tsuen (3.3 ha), Wo Shang Wai (15.5 ha), Wong Yue Tan (21.5 ha) Ngau Tam Mei (7.4 ha), South (9.5 ha), Kwu Tung North (1.9 ha), Lin Barn Tsuen (36 ha), HK Marina, Sai Kung, (15 ha), Luk Keng (87 ha), (16.7 ha), Shek Wu Wai (12.1 ha), Wing Kei Tsuen (31.2 ha), Kam Tsin (4.6 ha), Pak Kong (9 ha), Pak Hok Chau (12.6 ha), Sheung Wong Yi Au (6 ha), Wo Keng Shan (57.5 ha), Tam Kon Chau (58.3 ha), Wun Yiu (10.3 ha), Sha Ha (4.9 ha), Gold Coast Castle Peak Bay (41 ha), Tung Tau (15.7 ha), Lam Tei (3 sites, 7.1 ha), Mui Wo, Lantau Island (16.7 ha), San Tsuen, Kam Tin (3.5 ha), Kowloon Point Reclamation (40 ha), Ngau Tam Mei Valley (300 ha), Kwun Tong Town Centre (5 ha), Choi Wan Road and Jordan Valley (20 ha), Area 54, Tuen Mun (30 ha), Yau Tong Waterfront (25.4 ha), Pamela Youde Hospital Site, Chai Wan (7.1 ha), Tsim Sha Tsui East (21 ha), Causeway Bay (6.5 ha),Tung Chung Cable Car Project – sites at Tung Chung and Ngong Ping (15.1 ha), Kwu Tung North New Development Area (450 ha), Fanling North New Development Area (166 ha), Ping Che/ Ta Kwu Ling New Development Area (171 ha), Landside Development at Hong Kong International Airport (16 ha) and Hong Kong's Closed area (2,330 ha).

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